Joel Krikston is a seasoned professional with a deep expertise in corporate strategy, business development, and corporate venturing, particularly in the healthcare sector. Krikston has worked for blue-chip employers such as Merck, Johnson & Johnson, and JPMorgan, leading and contributing to numerous successful ventures in healthcare technology, biotech, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical devices. Krikston has served on the board of directors at various healthcare companies and holds membership in several innovation incubators, including the New York Digital Health Accelerator and HealthTech Capital. In addition to his vast professional experience, Krikston is an angel investor and advisor to several startups, including 3Degrees and TackleBox in NYC. Krikston's educational background is extensive and diverse, with degrees, certifications, and programs completed at institutions such as Fairfield University, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, MIT Sloan Executive Education, Eckerd College, and NYU Stern School of Business. Krikston has also served as a venture mentor at the NYU Stern School of Business and The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator and has been a guest lecturer at Princeton University.