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Avi Yaron
A visionary entrepreneur, Executive Chairman, and strategic adviser
Avi Yaron is a visionary entrepreneur and Founding Partner at Serendipity Impact VC, a venture capital firm focused on transforming mental and neuro health through technology investments in disruptive early-stage startups.3
Background and Career Highlights
Avi Yaron has an extensive and diverse background:
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Entrepreneurship: He is the founder and former CEO of Visionsense Corp., a company he started in 1998 after being diagnosed with an "inoperable" brain tumor. Visionsense developed a multidisciplinary miniature 3D camera system for surgical use, which Yaron invented based on his firsthand experience with the limitations of conventional surgical techniques.12
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Education: Yaron studied at various institutions, including Boston University's School of Management and Harvard Business School.1
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Academic Involvement: He has been a guest lecturer at Babson College's Entrepreneurial MBA program since November 2012, teaching a case study on Visionsense.1
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Advisory Roles: Yaron serves as Executive Chairman for FIND Surgical Sciences and is involved with several other organizations, including 8400 - The Health Network and Eudaimonia Position.1
Visionsense Success and Personal Health Journey
Yaron's journey with Visionsense is particularly noteworthy:
- The company was founded in 1998 and took about 12 years to develop a commercial product.2
- Visionsense was eventually acquired by Medtronic for $75 million in 2018.2
- Throughout this period, Yaron underwent multiple surgeries in different countries to treat his brain tumor.2
Current Focus
After his experience with Visionsense and his personal health challenges, Yaron has shifted his focus:
- He is now involved in the field of "neurowellness," emphasizing the importance of emotional factors in health and developing predictive, preventative systems.2
- As a Founding Partner at Serendipity Impact VC, he is working to invest in and support startups that aim to revolutionize mental and neurological health through technological innovation.3
Avi Yaron's unique journey from a patient facing a life-threatening condition to an innovative entrepreneur and now a venture capitalist demonstrates his commitment to improving healthcare through technology and his personal experiences.
