Michael McCullough

Entrepreneur In Residence at Greylock Partners

Michael McCullough, MD is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and medical professional with a focus on brain science and social impact. Here are some key details about his background and accomplishments:

Education and Early Career

Michael McCullough overcame significant health challenges in his youth, including a brain hemorrhage that resulted in hydrocephalus and a severe stutter. He underwent brain surgery at age 10 and had to retrain himself to speak fluently through high school and college.1 2

He received his undergraduate degree in Human Biology and Neuroscience from Stanford University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. He then studied as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, earning a master's degree while also studying diagnostic neuroimaging. McCullough went on to receive his MD from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine in 1996.1

Entrepreneurship and Investing

McCullough has founded or co-founded numerous successful companies and non-profits:

Founder of BrainMind, a platform connecting brain scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions to accelerate innovation in brain science2 3
Co-founder and president of QuestBridge, a non-profit that places talented low-income students into top US colleges with financial aid1 2
Co-founder of RegenMed Systems1
Co-founding investor of HeartFlow4
Founding board member of 2U Inc (NASDAQ: TWOU)1

He currently serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Greylock Partners and is a partner at Capricorn Healthcare and Special Opportunities (CHSO).1 2

Social Impact and Philanthropy

McCullough has a strong track record in social entrepreneurship:

Founded the Stanford Medical Youth Science Program as an undergraduate1 4
Co-founded KaeMe, a non-profit working to reunite children in Ghanaian orphanages with their families1
Elected as an Ashoka Fellow in 2004 for his work in social entrepreneurship1
Serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Dalai Lama Foundation1 2

Current Roles

Founder and CEO of BrainMind3
Entrepreneur in Residence at Greylock Partners2 4
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UCSF2
On-call ER physician for the Dalai Lama during his West Coast visits2

Michael McCullough's diverse background in medicine, entrepreneurship, and social impact has positioned him as a leader in bridging the gap between brain science, innovation, and societal benefit.