We are elevating Dr. Ashwin Vasan to Operating Partner at Commonweal Ventures.
Ashwin’s experience is unmatched. As NYC Health Commissioner, he steered the city through the end of COVID and mpox, and he launched programs like HealthyNYC and TeenSpace that touched millions of lives.
Ashwin joins former Austin Mayor Steve Adler as a key part of our leadership. This move reinforces the core promise Ron Bloom and I use as our North Star in everything we do at Commonweal: we help founders crack the code on working with government.
Ashwin knows the challenges of integrating new technology into government and into our health care system. He has been through the procurement wringer. He understands the economics of reimbursement from the inside out.
We don't just write checks. We roll up our sleeves to help founders build category-defining companies in partnership with government. Ashwin is here to help lead that work.
On a personal note, Ron and I are proud to have him on the team. Beyond the resume, Ashwin is a crisis-tested leader who still practices as a primary care physician. He cares deeply about the people behind the numbers. He is exactly the kind of partner we want in our corner, and in yours.
Welcome, Ashwin.
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