About Sasha Cahill
Sasha Cahill is a serial technology entrepreneur, experienced board member, shareholder, investor, speaker, and startup mentor.
Sasha is focused on bringing AI-, ML-, IoT-, and Blockchain-enabled technology to the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical markets.
“On a mission to fix Healthcare.”
Strengths & Specialties:
Innovative Design Thinking
Innovation Assessment
R&D
Go-to-Market Strategy
Fundraising Strategy
Exit: Strategy, Deal Set Up, Process Governance
Business Development and Sales Strategies
Team Mentorship and an Increase in Productivity
Process Optimization
Operating Model Design and Implementation
Competitive Benchmarking
KPIs Development and Monitoring
Internal/External Client Communication and Relationship Management
Strategic Partnering & Healthcare Alliances
Project Management and Planning
Sasha Cahill's dynamic career has equipped her with a unique set of skills that enable her to thrive in diverse environments. With a solid background in entrepreneurship, Sasha has successfully taken products from R&D to market, built revenue streams from scratch, and secured funding. Her ability to "speak geek" allows her to communicate effectively with technical teams, while her expertise in business development and sales enable her to engage with C-level management.
Sasha's curiosity and eagerness to learn have driven her to explore various disciplines, including program and portfolio management, software development, and fundraising. Her experience in implementing projects across the globe, creating delivery departments, and developing go-to-market and funding strategies has positioned her as a valuable asset to any team.
The Sasha Cahill Story
Sasha Cahill was born and raised by a single mother of two who had dedicated her life to helping patients in a Siberian town, Russia. Growing up with limited financial resources she started her first business venture in the third grade after her mom suggested she figures out how to buy on her own the pair of black shoes with bows Sasha wanted but her mom could not afford. She saved her lunch money then bought and sold to her classmates colorful notepads, pens, movie posters, and other small items. Before she knew it she had the money to buy herself the shoes she dreamed of and then some. She also realized 1) solving problems, no matter how small, satisfying an immediate need while delivering excellent customer service was key, and 2) she wanted to become a CEO of many companies when she grew up …
Since that time, Cahill has moved to the US (alone with $320 on hand!) and has become a successful serial entrepreneur, the go-to expert for creative problem solving using innovative technology solutions in business and beyond.
Over the last ten years, she has built and brought to market solutions for providers, payers, pharma, medical device, self-insured employers, and patients. Passionate about diversity, inclusion, and patient rights Sasha spends time contributing her subject matter expertise at a number of organizations with global imprints like United Nations AI for Good, Plug and Play, IBM, Biopole Digital Health, and others.
Sasha Cahill is a sought-after keynote speaker, advisor, and mentor trusted by global startups, corporations, universities, Venture Capital, and Private Investment firms on topics that include her expertise in product design, business and innovation strategy to drive enterprise net profit and revenue, startup funding, as well as Healthcare innovation and beyond.
Cahill is also an investor and a shareholder in several startups that offer groundbreaking technology solutions for Healthcare and Pharmaceutical markets.
Sasha enjoys playing and learning new sports (she had played basketball for 11 years competitively in Russia ) and currently splits her time between the US and Switzerland where she lives with her partner, their daughter, and pup Oscar.
Advisory and Board Member Roles:
Health Equity by JNJ ImpactVentures, the Johnson & Johnson Foundation’s Investment Fund, and California Health Care Foundation’s Innovation Fund - Member of The Board of Advisors (2021 - Present); US
Plug and Play Tech Center - Subject Matter Expert, Mentor (2021 - Present); Global, EU
AI For Good, United Nations - Member of The Board of Advisors, Speaker ( 2020 - Present ); Global, EU
Village Capital - Member of The Board of Advisors (2019 - Present); Global, US
IBM Hyper Protect - Member of The Board of Advisors ( 2019 - Present ); Global, US
Biopole, Vanguard - Member of The Board of Advisors ( 2020 - Present ); Global, CH
Dell Technologies, Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network - Director of Healthcare and Swiss Chapters ( 2020 - Present ); Global
Impulse 4 Women, Market Place for Investors & Organizations - Member of The Board of Advisors ( 2020 - 2022 ); Global
WOMB MedTech Incubator - Member of The Board of Advisors ( 2020 - Present ); Japan
Queen City Fintech and Healthtech - Member of The Board of Advisors ( 2019 - Present ); US
Healthtech Women - Board Member, Co-founder of the Charlotte hub ( 2018 - Present ); Global
Gapingvoid Culture Design Group - Healthcare and Life Sciences Advisory Board Member ( 2016 - 2017 ); US
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If you remember nothing else from this recommendation, know that Sasha just gets things done. Sasha is a dynamic, motivated individual with a passion for making Healthcare run more efficiently. She is a spirited advocate for patients and women in business. As a serial entrepreneur, she is seasoned in disruptive AI-powered tech, precision medicine, big data analytics and much more.”
— Scott Pope, CEO ROAMD
I have known Ms. Cahill for years, and during that time have seen her in both a work environment and in social situations. Ms. Cahill consistently exhibits that rare mix of outstanding leadership, dedicated work ethic, and customer focus. If wisdom is intelligence tempered by experience, Ms. Cahill makes very wise choices. She is extremely intelligent, and her depth of experience is remarkable. She is task-oriented and consistently finds ways to complete those tasks that she sets for herself. Ms. Cahill will make an outstanding addition to the staff of an organization that chooses to bring her on board. Her engaging personality, eagerness to learn, and dedicated work ethic will certainly enable her to rise to the top levels of the organization by which she is employed.
- Stephen J. Redwine, President Omega Plastics
Sasha is very sharp in her advice, especially in go-to-market & investor strategy. I believe she's very thoughtful and thorough when it comes to understanding business and finding ways to help you grow.
- Marc Banoub, CEO LyRise