Dr. Cory Kidd
InvestorFounder and CEO of Catalia Health at Fresco Capital
San Francisco, California
Writes $5K β $50K checks Β· typically $10K
About
Cory Kidd is the founder and CEO of Catalia Health, a patient care management company whose platform combines psychology and artificial intelligence to engage patients through mobile, web, and interactive robotic interfaces. He has worked in healthcare technology for nearly two decades. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in human-robot interaction at the MIT Media Lab.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechRobotics
Experience
- Advient AdvisorsFounder & CEOcurrent2024 β presentBerkeley, California, United States
- Sigla SciencesChief Digital & Patient Engagement Officercurrent2023 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Syd Life AISenior Board Advisorcurrent2024 β presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Independent AdvisorTechnology & Healthcare Advisory Board Membercurrent2015 β present
- Strange VenturesPartner and Chief Scientist2025San Francisco Bay Area
- Raisewell VenturesVenture Partner2024 β 2025Berkeley, California, United States
- Global MedTeamAdvisor2024 β 2025New York, New York, United States
- Catalia HealthFounder and CEO2014 β 2024San Francisco Bay Area
- Fresco CapitalImpact Partner2015 β 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- 7 Senses Labs, Inc. - Story-based Math learning for children from Space and Beyond!Advisor2015 β 2019Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- GeppettoAdvisor2017 β 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Naked LabsAdvisor2015 β 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- 12 LabsAdvisor2014 β 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- Weartech Inc.Board Member and Advisor2014 β 2016Philippines
- HAXMentor2012 β 2015Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- IDEOStartup in Residence CEO2014 β 2015San Francisco Bay Area
- IMATCHATIVE INC.Consultant2014San Francisco Bay Area
- Planet LabsConsultant2014San Francisco Bay Area
- Intuitive Automata Inc.Founder and CEO2007 β 2014Hong Kong and San Francisco
- AcceleratorHKMentor2012 β 2013Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityVisiting Lecturer2008 β 2011
- MIT Media LabPh.D. Candidate2001 β 2007
- MERLSummer Intern - AI-Based Conversation2003
- Georgia Institute of TechnologyResearch Faculty and Lab Manager2000 β 2001
- Georgia General Assembly House Of RepresentativesSpecial Assistant2000
- Nortel NetworksSoftware Engineer Co-Op1998 β 1999Greater Atlanta Area
- Scientific Research CorporationSoftware Engineer Co-Op1996 β 1998Greater Atlanta Area
Skills & more
Enterprise SoftwareEmbedded Systems14Go-to-Market Strategy2Strategic Planning for Growth1Strategic Partnerships1Technical Due DiligenceVenture CapitalDigital TransformationEarly Stage InvestmentStart-up Ventures1Conversational AI1Executive Advisory
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C-Level LeadershipPsychologyClinical TrialsBoard of DirectorsBoard Advisory ServicesSpecialty PharmacyCross-functional Team LeadershipFundraisingChronic Care Management (CCM)Artificial IntelligenceEnterprise AI StrategyDeep Tech InvestingLanguages English
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Colleagues at Fresco Capital
Abhishek Kant
Impact Partner at Fresco Capital
Adam Omar Shanti
Venture Partner at Fresco Capital
Allison Baum
Impact Partner at Fresco Capital
Andreas Seidler
Impact Partner at Fresco Capital
Angela Lee
Impact Partner at Fresco Capital
Angela Lee
Investor at 37 Angels
Christopher Scollo
Impact Partner at Fresco Capital
Daohong Shi
Impact Partner at Fresco Capital
Network1
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dr. Cory Kidd?
- Cory Kidd is the founder and CEO of Catalia Health, a patient care management company whose platform combines psychology and artificial intelligence to engage patients through mobile, web, and interactive robotic interfaces. He has worked in healthcare technology for nearly two decades. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in human-robot interaction at the MIT Media Lab.
- Where does Dr. Cory Kidd work?
- Dr. Cory Kidd is Founder and CEO of Catalia Health at Fresco Capital.
- What does Dr. Cory Kidd invest in?
- Dr. Cory Kidd invests in AI & Machine Learning, Digital Health, Healthtech, Robotics.
- What check size does Dr. Cory Kidd write?
- Dr. Cory Kidd typically writes checks of $5K β $50K.
- Where did Dr. Cory Kidd go to school?
- Dr. Cory Kidd studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD, Media Arts and Sciences (Media Lab)); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS, Media Arts and Sciences); Georgia Institute of Technology (BS, Computer Science).
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Shared employers
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