Innovating Health: A Family Office and Foundation Perspective on Wellness and Scientific Breakthroughs
We’re excited to invite you to an intimate evening with fellow investors to discuss the intersection of wellness, health, and food and beverage domains. Hosted in a beautiful penthouse, the night will feature thoughtful conversation, great wine, delicious bites, and Ambrosia Elixir—a luxurious, non-alcoholic botanical beverage that’s all about sustainability and wellness.
We look forward to meeting you at this special gathering as we share ideas, enjoy good company, and explore how to make a positive impact through investment.
Speakers:
Spencer Kimber, Principal at Shannon Life Sciences Family Office
Spencer has over 12 years of experience in healthcare across Health IT, Pharmaceutical Services, MedTech, Biopharma, and related sectors. He has led or supported more than 45 transactions, including M&A, venture capital, real estate, and fund investments, in both investor and advisory capacities.
Spencer is an investor at Shannon Life Sciences, where he leads U.S. investment efforts across multiple asset classes, primarily focusing on biotech. He advises on the firm’s investment strategy, including portfolio construction and capital allocation. Lead sourcing, due diligence, negotiation, execution, and exits of direct investments, with a primary focus on U.S. biopharma, particularly neuroscience.
He holds an MBA from Cornell University, an MS in Regulatory Science from Johns Hopkins University, and a BA in Economics and Chemistry from UNC Wilmington. Outside of work, he is a Renzo Gracie black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor and enjoys reading widely across non-fiction topics.
Wesley King, Private family office executive, IGC Fund General Partner, and founder of Coherent Capital, an investment banking brand.
Wesley is an early-stage investor and expert around human performance, neuro technology, and health and wellness. Wesley is a licensed investment banker holding the Series 7, 79, and 63 licenses.
Wesley is an award-winning innovation ecosystem designer, having developed 5 novel internal technologies as an Innovation Architect at Cisco Systems.
Wesley has built co-investor and private equity investor databases for several investment banks, family offices, and VC firms, giving him a unique perspective on the international early-stage investment market.
Wesley ran the largest and most active health optimization meetup in the world during his time in Los Angeles.
Wesley holds a BBA from University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, and was accepted on full academic scholarship to the honors college at the University of Michigan. He also holds a data science certification from the University of Washington.
Patricia Silverstein, Founder and President of the Silverstein Dream Foundation
Silverstein Dream Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to funding cutting-edge medical research for the Diabetes Research Institute and promoting early detection programs for prediabetes, type 1, and type 2 diabetes.
Patricia is passionate about holistic approaches, incorporating nutrition, diet management, and meditation techniques to improve glucose levels and insulin resistance. Her efforts have earned her prestigious awards and recognitions, including:
First female honoree at the Empire Ball Gala (2022), hosted by the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, where she received the Leadership Award.
The Leadership and Visionary Health Award from the Dominican Women Development Center (DWDC) for her Diabetes Prevention Program, aimed at reducing diabetes rates in underrepresented communities. Patricia also serves on the Board of The Cure Alliance, a nonprofit that funds emergency treatments for pancreatic cancer and diabetes-related complications.
Her mission is clear: to find a cure for diabetes and empower individuals to overcome health challenges by leveraging all available resources.
Host and Moderator:
Founder of Olhon Social Capital, LLC, with a lean, efficient back office in Eastern Europe, Aryuna specializes in helping entrepreneurs and investors close high-ACV sales and raise capital faster. Since joining a VC firm in 2020, she hosted 200+ curated investor and founder events, directly contributing to $10M+ in closed deals.
Venture Partner/Startup Advisor
Prior:
Co-founder of a VC-backed company
Founding partner of the impact-driven investor and founder community in NYC
Managed 35 finance departments, closed deals with Fortune 500 companies in enterprise sales, and built an Accelerator program for a VC fund in NYC.
NOTE: If you are bringing a plus one, please ensure they register via the link. Guests without prior approval will not be admitted.