Yechiel Engelhard MD, MBA, MHA

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Dr. Yechiel Engelhard has over 20 years of experience as a senior executive, entrepreneur, and investor in the healthcare technology sector. His career began as a clinical researcher and a practicing physician at the Air Force, where he gained extensive experience in leadership, healthcare delivery, and medical management. Later, he co-founded Gecko Health, leading the development of a regulated IoT system integrating connected devices, mobile apps, a cloud solution, and analytics. His approach culminated in the successful acquisition of Gecko Health by Teva Pharmaceuticals in 2015, one of the first digital health acquisitions by pharma. At Teva, Dr. Engelhard served as the VP Global Head of Digital Health, where he managed global and US commercial, marketing, and product development teams. He spearheaded the creation of the FDA-approved Digihaler portfolio, directing cross-functional teams, implementing complex business strategies, and forging industry partnerships that delivered significant value to patients, providers, and payers. For the past decade, Dr. Engelhard has worked with dozens of startups in executive board roles, as an adviser, and as operational co-founder. He activ

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