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Fractional
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Interim
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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https://greystonestartups.com/
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United States of America
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Canada
Northern America -
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Northern Europe
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English
EnglishLevel: Native
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English
Achievements
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Expertise
Fundraising & Investor Relations Commercialization Payer Relations Contract Negotiation Government Affairs Policy Development & Governance HIPAA & Data Privacy Executive & Board Communication Quality Assurance Software Development Global Product Development M&A Due Diligence and Integration Budgeting & Forecasting Strategy Risk Management Licensure & Accreditation Compliance -
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Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Product Officer, or Chief Technology Officer roles. I have operated at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and data-driven innovation; founding, scaling, and leading organizations.
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Employees
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7,500 employees
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Budget overseen
$ 10,000,000
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Donald R Wright Jr
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Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Contract
-
Interim
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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https://greystonestartups.com/
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Assets
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America -
Canada
Northern America -
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Northern Europe
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Languages:
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English
EnglishLevel: Native
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English
Achievements
Why hire me in a fractional role
Experience
Fractional role
- This is a Fractional role Chief Operating Officer
- This is a Fractional role Chief Executive Officer
- Vice President, Products
- Chief Information Officer
- This is a Fractional role Chief Technology Officer
- Advising Executive Director
Strengths in this role: Leadership & Coaching,Fundraising & Investor Relations,Commercialization,Market Penetration,Payer Relations,Government Affairs,Revenue Cycle,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Licensure & Accreditation,HIPAA & Data Privacy,Customer Satisfaction,Quality Assurance,Operational Excellence,Financial & Business Acumen,Strategic Critical Thinking,Executive & Board Communication,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Adaptability & Learning Agility,IPO Readiness
Industry Group: Health
Industry: Medical Devices
Years of experience: 15 years
Industry Group: High Tech
Industry: Computer Software
Years of experience: 32 years
Company name: Assurex Health
Company size: 300 employees
Role in this company: Built and managed relationships with health systems, physician practices, payers, financial institutions, and industry analysts. Initially oversaw all functional areas including product development, laboratory operations, quality assurance, legal, reimbursement, regulatory compliance, human resources, and administration culminating in sale of company for $400M+. Raised more than $60 million in equity financing and secured approximately $200 million in venture debt financing.
Strengths in this role: Leadership & Coaching,Fundraising & Investor Relations,Commercialization,Market Penetration,Payer Relations,Government Affairs,Revenue Cycle,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Licensure & Accreditation,HIPAA & Data Privacy,Customer Satisfaction,Quality Assurance,Operational Excellence,Financial & Business Acumen,Strategic Critical Thinking,Executive & Board Communication,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Adaptability & Learning Agility,Audit Readiness
Industry Group: High Tech
Industry: Computer Software
Years of experience: 32 years
Industry: Mental Health Care
Years of experience: 15 years
Company name: Clarigent Health
Company size: 15 employees
Role in this company: Founded and served as President and Chief Executive Officer, building the company from concept through commercialization. Set enterprise vision, corporate strategy, and operating model for a mission-driven healthcare technology organization. • Raised $7 million in equity financing and secured two National Institutes of Health Small Business Innovation Research grants totaling approximately $1 million. • Led all board governance, investor communications, and strategic reporting activities.
Company name: Inagene Diagnostics
Company size: 20 employees
Role in this company: Directed corporate strategy, operations, and growth for a multinational precision medicine organization. Led strategic expansion planning across the United Kingdom and United States markets. Drove revenue growth while navigating complex regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. • Raised approximately CA$10 million in equity funding. • Built and scaled strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, distribution partners, and industry stakeholders.
Strengths in this role: Leadership & Coaching,Global Cross-Functional Collaboration,Commercialization,Market Penetration,Budgeting & Forecasting,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Data Privacy,Customer Satisfaction,Quality Assurance,Operational Excellence,Financial & Business Acumen,Strategic Critical Thinking,Executive & Board Communication,Adaptability & Learning Agility,M&A Due Diligence and Integration,Data-Driven Decision Making,Change Management
Industry Group: High Tech
Industry: Computer Software
Years of experience: 32 years
Company name: Attachmate
Company size: 15,000 employees
Role in this company: Vice President of Global Product Development Led worldwide product development efforts across a diverse portfolio of enterprise solutions, including host connectivity, systems management, & security products. Managed cross-functional & geographically distributed teams, driving innovation, agile transformation, & consistent product delivery to meet evolving customer & market dem&s. Played a key role in integrating global R&D operations, optimizing resource utilization, & enhancing collaboration.
Company name: Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions
Company size: 100 employees
Role in this company: Defined and executed enterprise technology and product strategy for a national property management software provider. Oversaw product management, engineering, IT infrastructure, and customer support operations. Led digital transformation initiatives, modernizing legacy systems and launching cloud-based platforms. • Improved delivery timelines and customer satisfaction through enhanced cross-functional alignment. • Played a key role in merger and acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition .
Company name: ProfitLogic (formerly Spotlight Solutions)
Company size: 150 employees
Role in this company: Chief Technology Officer & Vice President, Products Led the design, development, & delivery of AI based retail pricing optimization solutions that transformed how retailers made inventory & pricing decisions. Directed cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, & data science) to build enterprise-scale software leveraging predictive analytics & AI/ML. Played a key role in defining the product vision, scaling the technology infrastructure, & ensuring alignment with customer needs.
Strengths in this role: Leadership & Coaching,Commercialization,Market Penetration,Revenue Cycle,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Product Management,Product Development,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Data Privacy,Customer Satisfaction,Quality Assurance,Operational Excellence,Financial & Business Acumen,Strategic Critical Thinking,Executive & Board Communication,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Adaptability & Learning Agility,Audit Readiness & Response,M&A Due Diligence and Integration
Industry Group: High Tech
Industry: Computer Software
Years of experience: 32 years
Company name: Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions
Company size: 100 employees
Role in this company: Chief Information Officer & Vice President of Products Led the strategic development & execution of the technology & product roadmap, delivering innovative software solutions for the property management industry. Oversaw product management, software engineering, IT infrastructure, & quality assurance.Instrumental in driving digital transformation, modernizing legacy systems, & launching cloud-based solutions that supported scalable growth. Played a key role in M&A due diligence & integration.
Strengths in this role: Due Diligence,Data-Driven Decision Making,Financial & Business Acumen,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Commercialization,Market Penetration,Product Management,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Data Privacy,Executive & Board Communication,Adaptability & Learning Agility,Audit Readiness & Response,M&A Due Diligence and Integration,Fundraising & Investor Relations,Strategic Critical Thinking,Cross-Functional Collaboration
Industry: Venture Capital & Private Equity
Years of experience: 3 years
Company name: SaaS Capital
Company size: 5 employees
Role in this company: Led all technology-related aspects of investment evaluation, including deep technical due diligence for Software-as-a-Service companies. Assessed architecture, scalability, security, and development practices to inform lending and risk decisions. • Designed and launched an innovative recovery service allowing the firm to assume operational control of distressed portfolio companies. • Stabilized at-risk businesses, ensuring customer continuity and preservation of recurring revenue streams.
Strengths in this role: Due Diligence,Data-Driven Decision Making,Financial & Business Acumen,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Commercialization,Market Penetration,Product Management,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Data Privacy,Executive & Board Communication,Adaptability & Learning Agility,Audit Readiness & Response,M&A Due Diligence and Integration,Fundraising & Investor Relations,Strategic Critical Thinking,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Revenue Cycle,Product Development
Industry: Venture Capital & Private Equity
Years of experience: 3 years
Company name: Refinery Ventures
Company size: 5 employees
Role in this company: Conducted technical and operational due diligence on portfolio candidates. Designed and led the FIRE (Founders In REturn) program to attract experienced entrepreneurs back to Ohio through targeted incentives. Participated in the initial $15 million fundraise. • Helped translate university and regional innovations into scalable commercial ventures. • Strengthened the regional ecosystem through founder engagement, investment alignment, and long-term economic development initiatives.
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Board membership
Company: Inagene Diagnostics Inc
Position: Chairman
From: 01/01/2019
To: 03/31/2024
Company: The American Association of Suicidology
Position: Board Member, Treasurer
From: 08/01/2021
To: 03/31/2024
Company: The Hamilton Mill Startups Accelerator
Position: Chairman
From: 03/01/2019
To: 07/31/2022
Company: Include Health (now LainaHealth)
Position: Director
From: 07/01/2015
To: 11/30/2019
Company: Suicide Prevention Initiative and Depression Research Foundation
Position: President and Chairman
From: 01/01/2017
To: Present
Company: Clarigent Health
Position: President, CEO, Director
From: 05/08/2018
To: Present
Company: European-American Chamber of Commerce
Position: Director
From: 11/01/2013
To: 06/30/2018
Company: Assurex Canada, Ltd
Position: Director, EVP, COO
From: 10/01/2013
To: 10/31/2016
Company: Loveland Youth Soccer
Position: Board Member, Coaches Coordinator, Field Manager, District Representative
From: 03/01/2017
To: 12/31/2023
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Degrees & accreditations
BS, Computer Science, Business Minor, Xavier University
Clinical Research Certificate (CITI)
Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (CRC) (CITI)
Decisionally Impaired Subjects Certificate (CITI)
Good Clinical Practice Certificate (CITI)
Human Subject Certificate (CITI)
Prisoners Research Certificate (CITI)
Students Research (CITI)
Certified Interscholastic Coach (Soccer)
Accredited Interscholastic Coach (Soccer)
F License (U.S. Soccer Federation)
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Membership & affiliations
ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)
Ohio Cooperative Education Association
Association for Computing Machinery
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Autism Society of America
Autism Speaks
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Success story
Despite being told it was impossible, at Assurex Health my VP of Payer Relations and I secured the first-ever CMS reimbursement for a mental health pharmacogenomic test. Through strategic advocacy, strong clinical validation, and persistent engagement, we proved the utility and value of GeneSight®. This landmark decision expanded access to personalized mental health care and set a lasting precedent for innovation in the precision medicine field.
