Ehi Akhirome
Investor @Norwest
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WORK HISTORY
Investor @Norwest
San Francisco, CA, US
Biotech companies: Ray Tx, Engrail, Zenas, Rezo, NuvigMedtech/Dx companies: Setpoint, BillionToOne, Cytovale, Venostent, Nectero, Shiratronics, Nanopath
EDUCATION
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Doctor of Medicine - MD, Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Developmental, Regenerative & Stem Cell Biology
Emory University
Biology & Chemistry double major, Summa Cum Laude
ABOUT EHI AKHIROME
With over 15 years at the intersection of biomedical research and life sciences investing, I bridge the worlds of medicine, science, and business. I bring a rare dual lens to healthcare value creation to back breakthrough healthcare innovations. As an NIH-funded investigator turned investor, I\'ve led and contributed to >$200M in new investments across biotech, medical devices, and diagnostics—always focused on deploying capital where it matters most.What drives me isn\'t just the capital deployed or the portfolio companies built. It\'s being a trusted advisor in the room when founders and C-suite executives face their toughest decisions. I take pride in serving my teammates and the leaders I work alongside, bringing both scientific rigor and strategic pragmatism to every challenge.My foundation: MD, PhD from WashU\'s Medical Scientist Training Program, BS/BA in Biology and Chemistry from Emory (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa). My life sciences consulting experience at McKinsey keeps me grounded in the business and operational realities that make or break healthcare innovations.Let\'s connect if you\'re building, investing in, or advising companies that are pushing the boundaries of what\'s possible in healthcare.
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