Greg Erman

Greg Erman is a serial entrepreneur and mentor in the life science industry with extensive experience in founding and leading biotech, medical device, and digital health companies.12 Here are some key details about Greg Erman:

Professional Background

• Founder and CEO of 6 companies, raising approximately $100 million in venture capital
• Grew businesses to about $20 million in annual revenue and 150 employees
• Achieved successful exits for 3 VC-backed startups to large public companies, generating returns of up to 12x investment

Notable Roles

• First Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Mass General Brigham (formerly Partners HealthCare)
• Collaborated on over 250 life science research projects
• Spun out multiple startups within a 10-year period
• Most recently served as President & CEO of EmpiraMed, Inc., a decentralized clinical trials company

EmpiraMed, Inc.

Erman co-founded EmpiraMed in 2011, pioneering the field of virtual, site-less clinical trials using novel direct-to-patient data capture technology.1 In April 2023, he sold a portion of his EmpiraMed stock in a buy-out.3

Education and Expertise

• BSEE and Marketing MBA degrees with high honors from Rutgers University
• Part-time paid entrepreneurship lecturer at Harvard Medical School
• Sits on several biotech corporate boards
• Angel investor

Community Involvement

Greg Erman is actively involved in mentoring and supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem:

• Volunteers as a mentor and judge for Harvard Innovation Labs, Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab, MassChallenge, MIT, and MassBio
• Serves on boards of non-profit organizations, including Life Science Cares and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Greg Erman is an avid coastal sailor and racer, jazz trumpeter, and tennis player.1