Dr. Gary K. Michelson
InvestorFounder and Co-Chair at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Los Angeles, California, United States
About
Medical device inventor and orthopedic surgeon who sold patents to Medtronic and became a self-made billionaire. He created the Michelson 20MM Foundation to advance educational access and intellectual property education.
Experience
- Michelson PhilanthropiesFounder and Co-Chaircurrent2021 — present
- Gary Michelson Medical Research FoundationFounder and Co-Chaircurrent1995 — presentWest Los Angeles, CA
- Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc.Founder and Co-Chaircurrent2005 — presentCulver City, CA
- Michelson Prize & GrantsFounder and Co-Chaircurrent2008 — presentCulver City, CA
- The Michelson 20MM FoundationFounder and Co-Chaircurrent2010 — presentDowntown Los Angeles, CA
Skills & more
- Fellow — American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Diplomate — American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
From Dr.'s professional profile.
Colleagues at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Alya Michelson
Investor at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Andrea Lara Jara
Basic Needs Student Fellow at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Cailyn Nagle
Senior Program Manager, Open Educational Resources at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Chinwe Ohanele Agwu
Senior Program Manager, Michelson Intellectual Property Institute at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Cristal Mojica
Senior Program Manager, Digital Equity at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Elleyse Garrett
Legal Fellow, Michelson Intellectual Property Institute at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Evelyn Lucho
Senior Program Coordinator, Student Basic Needs Initiative at Michelson 20MM Foundation
James Glapa-Grossklag
Open Educational Resources (OER) Fellow at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dr. Gary K. Michelson?
- Medical device inventor and orthopedic surgeon who sold patents to Medtronic and became a self-made billionaire. He created the Michelson 20MM Foundation to advance educational access and intellectual property education.
- Where does Dr. Gary K. Michelson work?
- Dr. Gary K. Michelson is Founder and Co-Chair at Michelson 20MM Foundation.
- Where did Dr. Gary K. Michelson go to school?
- Dr. Gary K. Michelson studied at Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital (Post-Graduate, Orthopaedic Residency); Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital (Doctorate of Medicine); Temple University (Bachelorate of Arts Degree, Biology and Psychology).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Michelson Philanthropies8
Bryan CresseyCo-Founder and Senior Advisor at Frist Cressey VenturesChinwe Ohanele AgwuSenior Program Manager, Michelson Intellectual Property Institute at Michelson 20MM FoundationRia BabariaStudent Fellow, OER Initiative at Michelson 20MM FoundationElleyse GarrettLegal Fellow, Michelson Intellectual Property Institute at Michelson 20MM FoundationRyan Erickson-KulasInvestor at Michelson 20MM FoundationCristal MojicaSenior Program Manager, Digital Equity at Michelson 20MM Foundation
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