Cindy Caruso
InvestorFounder at Caruso Ventures
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Writes $500K – $2.5M checks
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60 people in our graph share verified history with Cindy — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Justin AguadounlockedCindy: together at Aetna, a CVS Health Company (2013)
×4Cindy: together at University of Wyoming
×7Cindy: together at Aetna, a CVS Health Company
About
Cindy Caruso is a hands-on co‑founder who blends venture investing, long‑term family office stewardship and not‑for‑profit philanthropy, chairs the family foundation, and serves as the Boulder‑based president and primary contact.
Invests in
Deep TechFintechHardwareMedia & EntertainmentMobility & TransportationSpace Tech
Experience
- The Caruso FoundationDirector / Co-Foundercurrent2014 — presentBoulder CO
- Boulder Police FoundationBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
- Boulder Cancer Fighters (BStrong Ride)Board Membercurrent2013 — presentBoulder, CO
- Center for Women's Health Research - University of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusAdvisory Board Member2019 — 2023Aurora, Colorado
- Aetna, a CVS Health CompanyChief of Operations, Practice iQ2012 — 2013
- McKessonVICE PRESIDENT, iKnowMed2006 — 2012
- Rocky Mountain Cancer CentersPRACTICE DIRECTOR2001 — 2006
- Self EmployedCONSULTANT1997 — 2001
- Steadman Hawkins Clinic DenverPRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR1995 — 1998
- Allergy, Asthma & Immunology ClinicPRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR1990 — 1995
Skills & more
Leadership42Managed Care19Human Resources21Healthcare Management22Mergers1Oncology18Operations Management8EHR18Healthcare51Account Management6Business Analysis5Clinical Research7
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Contract NegotiationEMRHealthcare Information TechnologyMergersOrthopedicManagementPhysician RelationsStrategic PlanningHIPAAMergers & AcquisitionsHealthcare IndustryPhysiciansFrom Cindy's professional profile.
Colleagues at Caruso Ventures
Alex Kim
Social Media Coordinator at Caruso Ventures
Bryan Golombik
AI and Data Strategist at Caruso Ventures
Cody Moore
Vice President at Caruso Ventures
Connor Reuter
Senior Analyst at Caruso Ventures
Dan Caruso
Managing Director at Caruso Ventures
Danny Caruso
Manager, Programs & Investments at Caruso Ventures
Emily Read
Project Manager at Caruso Ventures
Freia Siegel
Director of Strategic Initiatives at Caruso Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cindy Caruso?
- Cindy Caruso is a hands-on co‑founder who blends venture investing, long‑term family office stewardship and not‑for‑profit philanthropy, chairs the family foundation, and serves as the Boulder‑based president and primary contact.
- Where does Cindy Caruso work?
- Cindy Caruso is Founder at Caruso Ventures.
- What does Cindy Caruso invest in?
- Cindy Caruso invests in Deep Tech, Fintech, Hardware, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, Space Tech.
- What check size does Cindy Caruso write?
- Cindy Caruso typically writes checks of $500K – $2.5M.
- Where did Cindy Caruso go to school?
- Cindy Caruso studied at University of Wyoming (Bachelor of Science, Accounting).
Same school
Also attended University of Wyoming14
Laura SwanInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsDave MarklandCFO and Administrative Partner at Tenaya CapitalSol TrujilloManaging Partner at L'ATTITUDE VenturesAmath M'BayeVenture Partner at Teampact.venturesGeorge VotroubekFounder at Helion EnergyPunit Singh SoniFounder at Suki Redwood City
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Shared employers
Also worked at Aetna, a CVS Health Company34
John PrufetaChief Executive Officer and Managing Partner at Medical Excellence CapitalGregor KevrekianPartner at Healthier CapitalJustin AguadoSenior Associate at CVS Health VenturesMichael LudwigPartner at HLM Investment PartnersTroyen BrennanExecutive Advisor at LRVHealthRob FalkenbergFounder, RCF Fam Ventures at Empactful Capital
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Also worked at McKesson39
Tod PessesInvestor at Silversmith Capital PartnersJake FosterSpecial Operator, Technology at Level EquityJason ShookChief Operating Officer at Oncology VenturesDiana VerrilliGeneral Manager, Navista (a Cardinal Health company) at Oncology VenturesKendra PerlitzChief Operating Officer at Playground GlobalChing-Ping LinPartner & COO at Orbit Startups
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