David Israeli is a renowned name in the healthcare startup industry, with extensive experience in venture capital, business development, product planning, regulatory and clinical aspects, and marketing. David holds an MD in Medicine from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an MBA in Business Administration from Harvard University, and a B.Med.Sc. in Medicine from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is a former Chairman and CEO of Magenta Medical Ltd. and a former Venture Partner at Pitango Venture Capital.

David's expertise lies in early-stage life sciences investments, M&A, minority investments, licensing deals, regulatory strategy and interaction with FDA, clinical trial design, publications, and commercial launch planning. As a former Director of Business Development and Marketing at Medtronic Inc., David has vast experience in product development, market assessment, and defining product features. He has also served as a former Corporate Development Senior Associate at Medtronic and as a former General Partner at Pitango Venture Capital.

David is a member of 8400 - The Health Network and a former Member of the Board of Directors at MindUP - The Digital Health Incubator and keepMED Ltd. He has also worked as a former VP of Medical Affairs at Rhythmia Medical Inc. and a former Director of Marketing for Heart Failure at Medtronic Inc. David is an excellent asset to the healthcare startup industry and brings extensive knowledge and skill from his diverse professional experiences.