Tom Olenzak
Managing Director Corporate Development and Strategic Investing @Independence Blue Cross
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director Corporate Development and Strategic Investing @Independence Blue Cross
Philadelphia, PA, US
Leading corporate strategic investments for this $10 billion health plan. Managing the sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and management of new direct and venture funds investments, as well as managing an existing portfolio of $180 million in corporate venture capital equity and venture capital limited partnership interests. Held board or board observer seats at Accolade (IPO 2022), Lumiata, Relay Networks, Veda, Beacon Healthcare, and the Investment Advisory Committee of Ben Franklin Technology Partners.
EDUCATION
Princeton University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
SKILLS
ABOUT TOM OLENZAK
An experienced digital health investor, board member, technology veteran, and nationally-recognized health care expert who combines the perspectives of the investor, corporate executive, and entrepreneur to drive creative organizational change through innovation and strategic investment. Key accomplishments include:• Corporate Venture: Drove strategic and financial returns managing corporate venture funds with just under $1 billion under management• Board Leadership: served as Director or Observer in multiple companies across the business cycle, including one IPO, several sales to private equity, and assorted other exits.• Strategy: Created and led the innovation strategy and roadmap for a major health plan• Digital Health Investment: Designed and implemented the digital health investment strategy for a $500 million venture capital fund• Leadership: Invested in and/or helped lead over a dozen startups• Entrepreneurship: Successfully founded, built, and exited a technology services firmSpecialties: Digital Health, general technology, and health care. Innovation, corporate venture capital, human centered design, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning.
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