Joe Kahn

Joe Kahn is a prominent technology entrepreneur and investor currently working at Thrive Capital in New York City. Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and achievements:

Professional Career

Joe Kahn is an investor and helper at Thrive Capital, where he focuses on healthcare technology investments.14 His role involves helping Thrive Capital start and invest in health technology businesses.1 Thrive Capital is known for its involvement with healthcare companies, having co-founded Oscar Health and Cedar, and invested in companies like Capsule, Cityblock, Flatiron Health, and others.1

Previous Entrepreneurial Venture: Before joining Thrive Capital, Kahn was the CEO and Founder of Karuna Health, a health tech startup that was acquired by Commure in 2020.1 Karuna Health reached tens of thousands of patients through customers like Anthem and Cityblock Health.1

Education and Early Career

Joe Kahn holds an A.B. in Computer Science from Harvard University, graduating in 2018.13 Prior to that, he attended Bishops Diocesan College in South Africa, where he completed his South African Matric from 2001 to 2013.3

During his time at Harvard, Kahn:

• Interned at Thrive Capital, Google Health, and Bridgewater Associates1
• Served as the Managing Partner of Dorm Room Fund, a student-led venture capital firm in Boston1

Achievements and Recognition

Kahn has received notable recognition for his work in the technology and healthcare sectors:

• Named in Forbes 30 Under 30 in Healthcare in 20203
• Included in Inc. Magazine's 30 Under 30 list in 20193
• Recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs under 30 by both Forbes and Inc. Magazine1

Investment Focus and Philosophy

At Thrive Capital, Kahn's investment range is typically between $1M to $50M, with a sweet spot of around $25M.2 He has a particular interest in sectors such as:

• Digital Health
• Health IT
• SMB Software
• TransportationTech
• ClimateTech/CleanTech2

Kahn's interest in healthcare technology stems from his personal experience with chronic illness in 2013, which led him to believe that technology, the right incentives, and the right teams can create a more compassionate world.1

Social Media and Online Presence

Joe Kahn can be found on various social media platforms:

• Twitter: @josephwandile4
• LinkedIn: jwkahn3

His online presence reflects his professional focus on healthcare technology investments and his role at Thrive Capital.