Cindy Caruso
InvestorFounder at Caruso Ventures
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Writes $500K – $2.5M checks
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
Education
- University of WyomingBachelor of Science, Accounting1982 — 1986
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
- 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.
Same school
Also attended University of Wyoming2
Shared employers
Also worked at Aetna, a CVS Health Company16
John PrufetaChief Executive Officer and Managing Partner at Medical Excellence CapitalJustin AguadoSenior Associate at CVS Health VenturesMichael LudwigPartner at HLM Investment PartnersTroyen BrennanExecutive Advisor at LRVHealthRob FalkenbergFounder, RCF Fam Ventures at Empactful CapitalColby MarsdenAnalyst at Flyover Capital
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Also worked at McKesson26
Nancy BrownAdvisor at Oncology VenturesJason 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 StartupsJennifer CarterPartner & VP Venture Operations at McKesson Ventures
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