Ram Aiyar is a versatile healthcare manager and entrepreneur with a successful track record in drug development, finance, and mathematical analysis. With a PhD in electrical and computer engineering and bioinformatics from Drexel University, and an MBA in finance and strategy from INSEAD, he is an expert in identifying commercially viable business plans in the therapeutic, diagnostic, and medical device space. Aiyar is passionate about serving patients and providers with innovative solutions that solve unmet medical needs.

A gifted deal junkie, Aiyar is always looking for the next disruptive technology to invest in or develop. He excels at developing the strategy and operational, financial, and commercial plans for healthcare start-ups. He leads multidisciplinary teams from early discovery to clinical development with a focus on personalized medicine strategies.

Aiyar is also committed to teaching and motivating young minds for careers in science, engineering, and technology. He has worked at various organizations in senior roles, including CEO at Korro Bio, Founder and Chief Financial Officer at Corvidia Therapeutics, and EVP Corporate and Business Development at Corvidia Therapeutics. He has also served as an entrepreneur-in-residence at BioHealth Innovation, Chief Commercial Officer at FlowMetric, and Associate at Sofinnova Partners, among others.