John Kim
Principal at Aphelion Capital
John Kim
Principal at Aphelion Capital
San Francisco, California
Overview
Work Experience
Principal
2011 - Current
Identify intriguing companies and management with unique technologies that is helping to reduce the cost of health care. Participate on boards, help identify syndicates for larger rounds, and anything else that is needed to get the company off the ground and onto the highway of success.
Managing Partner
2010
Emergency Dept Attending
2010
Triaging and treating the Veteran population when they first walk into the Emergency Department. This can range from cardiovascular events to simple lacerations, a good supply of intoxicated individuals requiring seizure prophylaxis and also includes small procedures such as paracentesis / thoracentesis / and bedside ultrasound.
Hospitalist
2009
Admitting patients into the hospital, ordering the correct tests for further evaluation and identification of disease processes. Treating the disease processes identified ranging from cardiovascular events, chronic disease processes and subsequent finding safe discharge plans for outpatient care. Also responsible for minor procedures. Also involved with the Value Add Committee.
Equity Research Associate
2006 - 2008
Analyze companies such as St Jude Medical, Boston Scientific, Thoratec, Abbott to assess valuation, predict stock price movement, guide investors towards future catalysts and create research reports.
Research / Manager
1996 - 1999
Researched and managed 14-person laboratory supported by the NIH and National Cancer Institute. Published research reports on DNA binding proteins involved in the early development of the immune system.
Education
Investments
Latest Articles
Video Killed the Radio Star — My Journey w Skillshare
Talks about Startup, Venture Capital and Skillshare
Why the Rest of the World Matters for Silicon Valley
Talks about Entrepreneurship, Startup and Globalization