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Jordan Dolin

Cook County

Summary

Visionary healthcare entrepreneur, board leader, and innovation strategist with 30+ years of executive leadership experience driving growth, transformation, and strategic innovation across healthcare, digital health, startup ecosystems, and venture-backed organizations. Proven track record as a founder, CEO, investor, board member, and mentor supporting high-growth healthcare companies from inception through commercialization and scale.

Recognized for deep expertise in healthcare innovation, governance, startup advisory, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem development. Extensive experience advising executive teams, guiding innovation portfolios, mentoring entrepreneurs, and leading board-level strategic initiatives across healthcare technology, care coordination, digital therapeutics, commercialization, and venture growth.

Highly aligned with Chair-level governance and strategic advisory roles requiring executive judgment, innovation leadership, startup ecosystem connectivity, board governance expertise, and long-term value creation.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Member

Care Advisors
01.2020 - Current

Provide strategic governance and advisory leadership to healthcare-focused organizations driving innovation and care coordination initiatives.

  • Delivered board-level strategic guidance on operational growth and healthcare innovation initiatives.
  • Supported leadership teams on long-term business strategy and organizational expansion.
  • Provided governance oversight and executive advisory support on strategic priorities.
  • Contributed expertise in healthcare innovation, business development, and ecosystem partnerships.

Board Member

EDLoop
01.2020 - Current

Advise executive leadership on innovation strategy, organizational growth, and strategic development initiatives within the healthcare ecosystem.

  • Guided executive teams on innovation strategy and market positioning initiatives.
  • Supported business development and strategic growth planning efforts.
  • Provided governance oversight and operational advisory leadership.
  • Helped strengthen organizational strategy and startup scalability initiatives.

Founder

Furthur Fund
01.2017 - Current

Founded and leads a healthcare innovation platform focused on fostering, funding, mentoring, and accelerating healthcare startups and innovation initiatives.

Key Contributions
  • Built a healthcare-focused innovation platform supporting emerging startups, founders, and healthcare technology ventures.
  • Advised healthcare entrepreneurs on commercialization, growth strategy, and scaling initiatives.
  • Developed strategic relationships across healthcare innovation, venture capital, and startup ecosystems.
  • Guided investment and innovation initiatives aligned with emerging healthcare and digital health trends.

Board Member

Fibroblast
01.2014 - Current

Support healthcare-focused innovation and strategic business development efforts through board governance and executive advisory leadership.

  • Advised on strategic planning and healthcare market expansion initiatives.
  • Supported organizational growth and executive leadership development.
  • Contributed board-level governance expertise and operational insight.
  • Helped guide long-term innovation and commercialization strategies.

Adjunct Professor

University of Chicago Booth School of Business
01.2000 - Current

Educator and mentor focused on entrepreneurship, strategic business development, innovation leadership, and startup growth.

  • Mentored future business leaders and healthcare entrepreneurs in innovation strategy.
  • Taught executive-level concepts in entrepreneurship and strategic business development.
  • Guided startup founders on commercialization and leadership development.
  • Supported innovation-focused educational initiatives and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Mentor in Residence

MATTER
01.2015 - 12.2019

Mentored healthcare startups and emerging founders within one of Chicago’s leading healthcare innovation ecosystems.

  • Advised healthcare startups on scaling, commercialization, and operational strategy.
  • Guided founders through innovation development and business growth initiatives.
  • Supported healthcare technology ventures through mentorship and strategic advisory services.
  • Helped entrepreneurs navigate healthcare market dynamics and expansion opportunities.

Co-Founder & Vice Chairman / CEO

Emmi Solutions
01.2002 - 12.2017

Co-founded and led a healthcare communications and engagement company through significant organizational growth, strategic expansion, and market leadership.

  • Led executive operations and strategic growth initiatives over a 15-year leadership tenure.
  • Scaled organizational capabilities and strengthened market leadership within healthcare solutions.
  • Directed long-term business strategy, operational expansion, and executive leadership development.
  • Supported innovation initiatives and healthcare engagement transformation strategies.

Vice President, Marketing

Cognitor
01.1999 - 12.2002

Directed strategic marketing and business positioning initiatives supporting organizational growth and market expansion.

  • Led strategic marketing initiatives and healthcare business positioning efforts.
  • Developed growth-focused marketing and commercialization strategies.
  • Supported executive leadership in organizational development and expansion planning.
  • Enhanced market visibility and competitive positioning initiatives.

CEO

Psychographics
01.1986 - 12.1999

Led company operations, business development, and long-term organizational strategy over a 13-year executive leadership tenure.

  • Directed executive operations and long-term strategic business initiatives.
  • Led organizational growth and market expansion strategies.
  • Managed business development and operational leadership efforts.
  • Built sustainable growth frameworks and executive leadership capabilities.

Education

Master's Degree - Marketing & Communications

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Skills

  • Healthcare Innovation
  • MedTech Strategy
  • Digital Health
  • Startup Ecosystem Leadership
  • Board Governance
  • Advisory Board Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Venture Growth Strategy
  • Healthcare Entrepreneurship
  • Investor Relations
  • Innovation Portfolio Management
  • Corporate Innovation
  • Healthcare Venture Advisory
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Executive Leadership
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Support
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Business Development

Timeline

Board Member

Care Advisors
01.2020 - Current

Board Member

EDLoop
01.2020 - Current

Founder

Furthur Fund
01.2017 - Current

Mentor in Residence

MATTER
01.2015 - 12.2019

Board Member

Fibroblast
01.2014 - Current

Co-Founder & Vice Chairman / CEO

Emmi Solutions
01.2002 - 12.2017

Adjunct Professor

University of Chicago Booth School of Business
01.2000 - Current

Vice President, Marketing

Cognitor
01.1999 - 12.2002

CEO

Psychographics
01.1986 - 12.1999

Master's Degree - Marketing & Communications

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Wisconsin-Madison
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