Ricky Mehra

Ricky Mehra is a prominent figure in the early-stage VC industry, specializing in Deep Healthtech and Healthspan Longevity. As the General Partner of Continuum Health Ventures (CHV), Ricky collaborates with visionary founders to shape the future of medicine towards a preventive healthcare approach. He is also actively involved in leading the NextMed.Health initiative, a global platform focused on the evolution of healthcare.

With a background as a benchtop scientist, analyst, and entrepreneur, Ricky boasts a successful exit from a big-data predictive analytics healthtech company, Q2 Metrics. His 14+ years of experience in providing intelligence to F500 Medical Device and Pharmaceutical companies have honed his expertise in the sector. Additionally, Ricky is deeply passionate about education reform and remains committed to shaping the future of education.

Beyond his VC role, Ricky serves on advisory boards for various startups worldwide and contributes as a Visioneer for Xprize's Health Conclave. He is associated with the CDL as an associate and mentor, actively participates as a judge and mentor in early-stage healthtech initiatives, and frequently speaks on the integration of health and tech. His thought leadership extends to discussions on the transformative role of AI in healthcare, emphasizing innovation.

An advocate for nurturing talent, Ricky volunteers his time at The Knowledge Society where he mentors gifted students interested in healthtech. Ricky's academic background includes an M.Sc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, along with a B.Sc in Human Biology and Pharmacology, both from the University of Toronto.