David Israeli is a healthcare startup expert and venture capitalist with a diverse background in business development, product planning, clinical research, and marketing. He earned his MD from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and after practicing medicine, went on to earn his MBA from Harvard University. Israeli has held numerous high-profile positions, including Chairman and CEO of Magenta Medical Ltd, Venture Partner at Pitango Venture Capital, and Director of Business Development and Marketing at Medtronic, Inc. He is a member of 8400 - The Health Network and has served on the board of directors of several healthcare companies. Israeli has extensive experience in M&A, minority investments, licensing deals, market assessment, and regulatory strategy. He is also well-versed in clinical trial design, publications, and commercial launch.