David is one of the leading venture capitalists in mid-America and a well-respected voice in healthcare business and innovation. He co-founded Chrysalis Ventures in 1993 in Louisville, KY, in the belief that focused financing for entrepreneurs was lacking “between the coasts.” This belief arose early, as he watched his father found and lead Humana Inc. – whose board he joined in 1993 when the company exited its industry-leading hospital business and re-invented itself as an insurer.
At Chrysalis David has partnered with wonderful young companies in healthcare, education, telecommunications, and location-based entertainment. He’s continued to serve on Humana’s board, chairing it through the founders’ transition and now leading its governance committee.
His current passions include partnering with C-TAC and other innovators to improve end-of-life care for patients, their families and community caregivers.
In his personal and civic time, David is engaged in preserving, and learning to play, American roots music; supporting student-focused improvement in public education; and rejuvenating local journalism.
David has a BA from Yale University and a JD from Yale University Law School.
