Shalen De Silva

Shalen De Silva is an accomplished professional with a rich background in Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care. Currently with Nations Benefits, a top provider of supplemental benefits in the healthcare sector, founded and led by renowned healthcare entrepreneur Glenn Parker and supported by General Atlantic's Robb Vorhoff. Shalen's prior experience includes being the Co-Founder/CEO of Vincere Health, raising venture funds, and engaging with major payers in the industry. Recognized for winning the Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge and being an alumni of Techstars UnitedHealthcare Accelerator.

Shalen has a strong track record in proprietary and Angel investing, with investments across various sectors like healthcare, SAAS, fintech, AI, and distributed ledger technology, showcasing a 9.3x total value to paid-in (TVPI) ratio and maintaining 100% active investments since 2018. With a diverse educational background including an MPH from Harvard, MFin from Cambridge, Maths & Statistics degree from LSE, and ACA qualification from ICAEW, Shalen brings a unique blend of expertise to the table.

Having lived and worked in multiple countries such as the UK, USA, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, and France, Shalen has a global perspective that enriches his roles. His professional journey includes experiences as a leveraged finance banker, co-founder of a medical outreach NGO, and leadership roles in various esteemed organizations like Slayer Consulting, Harvard Innovation Labs, Techstars, Huat Ventures, and NationsBenefits.

Shalen De Silva is valued for his mentorship to entrepreneurs and innovators, particularly in areas like fundraising, governance, financial and business strategy, and commercial go-to-market approaches. His extensive background and versatile skill set make him an invaluable asset in the healthcare and investment sectors.