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Michael K. Lester is an entrepreneur and businessperson who founded 6 companies, which include: Lifestance Health Group, Inc., Accelecare Wound Centers LLC and Radiant Research, Inc. and who has been at the helm of 7 different companies. Currently, Mr. Lester occupies the position of President & Chief Executive Officer for LifeStance Health, Inc. (which he founded in 2017) and President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Lifestance Health Group, Inc. (which he founded in 2021). Mr. Lester is also on the board of Ventec Life Systems, Inc. and Historic Flight Foundation, Inc. In the past Mr. Lester was Chief Executive Officer of Continuecare Health Systems, Inc. (he founded the company), Chief Executive Officer for Preferred Hospital Pharmacies (he founded the company), President & Director at Texas State Board of Pharmacy, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Accelecare Wound Centers LLC (he founded the company in 2010), Chief Executive Officer at Radiant Research, Inc. (he founded the company in 1997), Venture Partner at Bain Capital Ventures LP and Venture Partner at SV Health Investors LLC. Mr. Lester received an undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin.
Michael Lester active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Historic Flight Foundation, Inc.
Historic Flight Foundation, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a aircraft museum | Director/Board Member | 06/12/2010 |
Ventec Life Systems, Inc.
Ventec Life Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops medical devices for ventilation therapy | Director/Board Member | - |
Abode Healthcare, Inc.
Abode Healthcare, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides hospice and home health treatment services | Director/Board Member | - |
Upperline Health, Inc.
Upperline Health, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides treatment services for injuries and chronic conditions | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2018 |
Silversmith Management LP
Silversmith Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Silversmith Management invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 10 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of SaaS & information services and healthcare IT & service sectors. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 20 - 125 million. The firm acquires majority and minority interest. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/04/2016 |
Former positions of Michael Lester
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LIFESTANCE HEALTH GROUP, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 07/09/2022 |
SV Health Investors LLC
SV Health Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance SV Health Investors LLC is an active manager. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2007 |
Bain Capital Ventures LP
Bain Capital Ventures LP Investment ManagersFinance Bain Capital Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of industries and sectors with an investment size ranging from USD 1 to 100 million. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/05/2007 |
LifeStance Health, Inc.
LifeStance Health, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides behavioral health and treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults suffering from mental health issues | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
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Accelecare Wound Centers LLC
Accelecare Wound Centers LLC Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides wound management solutions | Health Services |
Clinical Ink, Inc.
Clinical Ink, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an eSource platform and provides clinical trial solutions | Technology Services |
Ventec Life Systems, Inc.
Ventec Life Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops medical devices for ventilation therapy | Health Technology |
Bain Capital Ventures LP
Bain Capital Ventures LP Investment ManagersFinance Bain Capital Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of industries and sectors with an investment size ranging from USD 1 to 100 million. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Museum of Flight
Museum of Flight Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Owns and operates air and space museums | Consumer Services |
Radiant Research, Inc.
Radiant Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides clinical research services | Commercial Services |
SV Health Investors LLC
SV Health Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance SV Health Investors LLC is an active manager. | Finance |
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Texas State Board of Pharmacy General GovernmentGovernment The Texas State Board of Pharmacy is the official state agency responsible for licensing, registering, and regulating pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies. The private company is based in Austin, TX. It establishes and enforces regulations governing pharmacy practice, disciplines licensees and registrants as necessary, and ensures compliance with state pharmacy laws. The board oversees the prescription monitoring program (PMP), known as AWARxE, which collects and monitors data on Schedule II-V controlled substances dispensed in or to residents, aiding in preventing prescription drug misuse and supporting informed prescribing practices. The PMP also facilitates interstate data sharing and includes a patient access program allowing patients or their legal representatives to request prescription records. The board provides resources such as licensing applications and renewals, continuing education opportunities, complaint procedures, official pharmacy laws and rules, and public reports. It offers a dedicated hotline for inquiries about pharmacy laws and regulations, maintains transparency through published meeting agendas, policies, newsletters, and updates via social media channels. | Government |
Celerion, Inc.
Celerion, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Provides clinical research solutions | Health Technology |
Continuecare Health Systems, Inc. | |
Preferred Hospital Pharmacies | |
Historic Flight Foundation, Inc.
Historic Flight Foundation, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a aircraft museum | Consumer Services |
Abode Healthcare, Inc.
Abode Healthcare, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides hospice and home health treatment services | Health Services |
Silversmith Management LP
Silversmith Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Silversmith Management invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 10 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of SaaS & information services and healthcare IT & service sectors. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 20 - 125 million. The firm acquires majority and minority interest. | Finance |
LifeStance Health, Inc.
LifeStance Health, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides behavioral health and treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults suffering from mental health issues | Health Services |
Upperline Health, Inc.
Upperline Health, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides treatment services for injuries and chronic conditions | Health Services |
Lifestance Health Group, Inc.
Lifestance Health Group, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates as a holding company with interests in providing outpatient mental health, spanning psychiatric evaluations & treatment, psychological and neuropsychological testing services | Health Services |
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