The ACA and angel investing community are thrilled to welcome Dr. Charu Ramanathan as a keynote speaker to the Summit of Angel Investing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Ramanathan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vitalxchange.
Dr. Ramanathan is a serial entrepreneur driven by a passion for leveraging technology to advance health equity and access. Currently serving as the co-founder and CEO of Vitalxchange, she leads a digital parenting platform dedicated to fostering health equity from infancy, empowering families to nurture healthy and confident children. Concurrently, Dr. Ramanathan holds the role of co-founder and Chairman of the Board at Lokyata Inc., where she advocates for fair lending practices, promoting financial inclusion both domestically and internationally.
In May, Dr. Ramanathan will join the ACA Summit of Angel Investing, three days of quality content, interactive discussions and vibrant networking to elevate your angel investing experience. Valuable to the new or experienced investor, angel group leader or part of the broader community supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage investments, attendees will learn the latest on trending topics and meet new people, all to help improve your outcomes.
Beyond her entrepreneurial pursuits, Dr. Ramanathan actively engages as an angel investor in ventures driving social impact. Her commitment to technology and humanity has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition in Crain’s 40 under 40, TiE Immigrant Entrepreneur, American Red Cross Hero, and Smart Business 50. With a prolific portfolio holding over 25 patents, Dr. Ramanathan continues to shape the landscape of healthcare innovation with her visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to improving lives worldwide.
Previously, Dr. Ramanathan founded CardioInsight, a pioneering company specializing in noninvasive cardiac imaging systems. Originating from her doctoral research at Case Western Reserve University, she guided CardioInsight through successive growth stages culminating in its acquisition by Medtronic in 2015. She also serves as a strategic advisor to CareLog, an innovative startup employing AI for accessible diagnosis of heart failure and other critical cardiac conditions.
