Terren Peizer

Executive Chairman at ZipMo, Inc.
Summary
Terren Peizer is a prominent figure known for his diverse roles as a Founder-CEO, entrepreneur, investor, and financier in various industries such as healthcare, biotechnology, fintech, and financial services. Referred to as the 'Zelig of Wall Street', he has established a strong presence through his Los Angeles-based personal holding company, Acuitas Group Holdings, which holds a significant stake in companies like Acuitas Capital and other affiliates, with investments exceeding $1.4 billion in micro and small capital firms. Notable among his ventures is Ontrak Inc., where Terren serves as the Founder, Chairman, and majority shareholder. Ontrak Inc. is a prominent player in AI and telehealth-enabled virtualized healthcare treatments. He also leads BioVie, Inc., a key player in developing orphan drug candidates for rare liver diseases, now heading into a Phase 2b/3 pivotal study. Moreover, Terren spearheads NeurMedix, Inc., a biotech firm focusing on inflammatory and neuro-degenerative diseases, with groundbreaking advancements in Alzheimer's Disease treatment. Furthermore, as the Chairman and largest shareholder of Verde, Inc., he drives innovation in 100% plant-based, compostable, and bio-degradable plastics technology, revolutionizing sustainable manufacturing practices. Terren's involvement as Chairman and top shareholder in CasperLabs, a leading blockchain company, showcases his dedication to cutting-edge technology, especially in smart contract chains and scalability solutions, addressing the limitations of existing platforms like Ethereum. Terren's seasoned background includes serving as a senior executive and board member in various publicly-traded growth companies, including Cray Inc., a supercomputer firm acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Additionally, he has a robust financial background, having held senior positions at renowned investment banking firms like Goldman Sachs, First Boston, and Drexel Burnham Lambert. Terren Peizer's academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.