Sharon Stevenson
Founder at Okäpi Venture Capital LLC
Profile
Dr. Sharon Stevenson is a Co-Founder, Managing Director & Venture Partner at Okäpi Venture Capital LLC and a Treasurer, Secretary & Director at AFOA Canada.
She is on the Board of Directors at BioTrace Medical, Inc., Focal Therapeutics, Inc., WiserCare, Inc. and AFOA Canada.
Dr. Stevenson was previously employed as an Independent Director by Obalon Therapeutics, Inc., a Senior Vice President-Technology & Planning by SkinMedica, Inc., a Principal by Domain Associates LLC, an Executive Director by Advanced Tissue Sciences, Inc., a Member-Governing Board by American College of Veterinary Surgeons, a Professor-Orthopedics Department by Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, a Member-Governing Board by Pardee Rand Graduate School, a President & Chief Financial Officer by Philips Image Guided Therapy Corp., and a Member-Governing Board by The Orthopedic Research Society.
She also served on the board at Ascienta, Inc., OrthAlign Corp., GenVault Corp., Helixis, Inc., MicroVention, Inc., NeuroPace, Inc., NuVasive, Inc., Santarus, Inc. and Welltok, Inc. She received her graduate degree from The Ohio State University, an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, a doctorate degree from The Ohio State University and a doctorate degree from the University of California, Davis.
Sharon Stevenson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Okäpi Venture Capital LLC
 Okäpi Venture Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Okapi Venture Capital LLC (Okapi Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Marc B. Averitt and Sharon Stevenson. The firm is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. | Founder | 01/01/2005 |
Focal Therapeutics, Inc.
 Focal Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Focal Therapeutics, Inc. develops and manufactures medical devices. Its product BioZorb tissue marker, is a proprietary bioabsorbable device that provides radiographic marking of soft tissue sites. The firm’s product is applicable to virtually all forms of radiation therapy and assists physicians in treatment planning, patient positioning during treatment, and long-term follow-up. The company was founded in 2007 by George D. Hermann and James B. Stubbs and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
BioTrace Medical, Inc.
 BioTrace Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology BioTrace Medical, Inc. provides medical device equipment. The firm is developing a temporary cardiac pacing device to treat reversible symptomatic bradycardia. The company was founded by Ellis Garai and Aravind Swaminathan in 2013 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
WiserCare, Inc.
 WiserCare, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology WiserCare, Inc. operates as a healthcare information technology company. It offers a web-based decision support system for patients and doctors. The firm also offers decision modules across multiple specialty suites, primary care, and advance care planning. The company was founded by Christopher S. Saigal, Hollis Leech and Ted D. Meisel in 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
AFOA Canada
 AFOA Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AFOA Canada is a nonprofit organization that offers administration, leadership, and management consulting services for professionals. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada. The Canadian company was founded in 1999. The CEO is Terry Goodtrack. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Sharon Stevenson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| RESHAPE LIFESCIENCES INC. | Director/Board Member | 15/06/2021 |
OrthAlign Corp.
 OrthAlign Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology OrthAlign Corp. engages in the provision of precision alignment technology and products. It offers orthopedic services. The company was founded by Pieter Wolters and Curt Stone in 2008 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2014 |
PathCentral, Inc.
 PathCentral, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services PathCentral, Inc. provides anatomic pathology software products and services. It offers a web-based anatomic pathology laboratory information system which integrates all of the critical components of a pathology practice's day-to-day operations, including accessioning, grossing, histology, transcription, test send-outs, second opinions/expert consultations, reporting, billing, and financial analysis into a single platform. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2013 |
Helixis, Inc.
 Helixis, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Helixis, Inc. develops a molecular diagnostic testing platform for use in diverse physical locations. The company was founded in 2007 by David Baltimore, Alex Dickinson, Matthew Johnston, George Maltezos & Axel Scherer and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2010 |
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Training of Sharon Stevenson
| University of California, Davis | Doctorate Degree |
| The Ohio State University | Doctorate Degree |
| UCLA Anderson School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| NEUROPACE, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Okäpi Venture Capital LLC
Okäpi Venture Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Okapi Venture Capital LLC (Okapi Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Marc B. Averitt and Sharon Stevenson. The firm is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. | Finance |
Domain Associates LLC
 Domain Associates LLC Investment ManagersFinance Domain Associates LLC (Domain Associates) is a venture capital firm founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. | Finance |
OrthAlign Corp.
OrthAlign Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology OrthAlign Corp. engages in the provision of precision alignment technology and products. It offers orthopedic services. The company was founded by Pieter Wolters and Curt Stone in 2008 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA. | Health Technology |
PathCentral, Inc.
PathCentral, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services PathCentral, Inc. provides anatomic pathology software products and services. It offers a web-based anatomic pathology laboratory information system which integrates all of the critical components of a pathology practice's day-to-day operations, including accessioning, grossing, histology, transcription, test send-outs, second opinions/expert consultations, reporting, billing, and financial analysis into a single platform. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Technology Services |
Obalon Therapeutics, Inc.
 Obalon Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Obalon Therapeutics, Inc. focuses on developing and commercializing medical devices to treat obese and overweight people by facilitating weight loss. Its product includes medical balloon technology for weight loss therapy which consists of a capsule containing a balloon that is swallowed and then remotely inflated. The company was founded on January 2, 2008 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | Health Technology |
Focal Therapeutics, Inc.
Focal Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Focal Therapeutics, Inc. develops and manufactures medical devices. Its product BioZorb tissue marker, is a proprietary bioabsorbable device that provides radiographic marking of soft tissue sites. The firm’s product is applicable to virtually all forms of radiation therapy and assists physicians in treatment planning, patient positioning during treatment, and long-term follow-up. The company was founded in 2007 by George D. Hermann and James B. Stubbs and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA. | Health Technology |
| Advanced Tissue Sciences, Inc. | Commercial Services |
| The Orthopedic Research Society | |
SkinMedica, Inc.
 SkinMedica, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services SkinMedica, Inc. is a specialty skin care pharmaceutical company. It develops, acquires, and commercializes products for treatment of dermatologic conditions and improvement of skin appearance. It markets and sells to physicians, with a focus on aesthetics, both prescriptions and non-prescription skin care products. SkinMedica was founded in May 1999. Its company headquarters are located in Carlsbad, California. Company already EXT. Filed in HOL tracker. | Distribution Services |
| American College of Veterinary Surgeons | |
GenVault Corp.
 GenVault Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services GenVault Corp. provides integration of biosample transport, storage and retrieval services. The firm also offers storage solutions for genomic medicine, discovery and identification applications. The company was founded by Mitchell D. Eggers and Michael E. Hogan in 2001 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | Technology Services |
Santarus, Inc.
 Santarus, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Santarus, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. The company was founded on December 6, 1996 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. | Health Technology |
NuVasive, Inc.
 NuVasive, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology NuVasive, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, sale, and provision of procedural solutions for spine surgery. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of procedurally integrated spine surgery solutions, including surgical access instruments, spinal implants, fixation systems, biologics, and enabling technologies, as well as systems and services for intraoperative neuromonitoring. The company was founded by Alexis V. Lukianov on July 21, 1997 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
MicroVention, Inc.
 MicroVention, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Microvention, Inc. develops and markets medical devices for the treatment of vascular diseases. Its products include platinum and hydrogel coils, V-trak system, access products, and intraluminal devices. The company was founded by Robert F. Rosenbluth in April 1997 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA. | Health Technology |
BioTrace Medical, Inc.
BioTrace Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology BioTrace Medical, Inc. provides medical device equipment. The firm is developing a temporary cardiac pacing device to treat reversible symptomatic bradycardia. The company was founded by Ellis Garai and Aravind Swaminathan in 2013 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA. | Health Technology |
WiserCare, Inc.
WiserCare, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology WiserCare, Inc. operates as a healthcare information technology company. It offers a web-based decision support system for patients and doctors. The firm also offers decision modules across multiple specialty suites, primary care, and advance care planning. The company was founded by Christopher S. Saigal, Hollis Leech and Ted D. Meisel in 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Health Technology |
Welltok, Inc.
 Welltok, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Welltok, Inc. is a consumer activation solutions company that improves people's total wellbeing. It offers proprietary data, advanced analytics, software-as-a-service software, and professional services to engage consumers in personalized and rewarding ways to drive action. The company was founded Jeff Cohen, Carlos C. Cardona, Scott Rotermund, Chris Rotermund, Christopher Coloian, Stanley J. Nowak III, Paulo Matos, Patrick D. Mize, and John DiBiasi in 2009 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Technology Services |
Philips Image Guided Therapy Corp.
 Philips Image Guided Therapy Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Volcano Corp. designs, develops and manufactures a broad suite of intravascular ultrasound products. The company was founded by Olav B. Bergheim and Samuel Ward Casscells and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Helixis, Inc.
Helixis, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Helixis, Inc. develops a molecular diagnostic testing platform for use in diverse physical locations. The company was founded in 2007 by David Baltimore, Alex Dickinson, Matthew Johnston, George Maltezos & Axel Scherer and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | Health Services |
AFOA Canada
AFOA Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AFOA Canada is a nonprofit organization that offers administration, leadership, and management consulting services for professionals. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada. The Canadian company was founded in 1999. The CEO is Terry Goodtrack. | Commercial Services |
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