Ira Wallace
InvestorAngel at Broad Street Angels
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K
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David MagermanunlockedIra: together at University of Pennsylvania (1986–1990)
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About
Ira Wallace is an MD and MBA who brings over 20 years of experience in life science investing and medical practice to his work as an angel investor at Broad Street Angels. He has founded and funded a life science startup through FDA clearance and CE mark approval, and has advised companies including Sharplan, Coherent, ESC, and Sarnoff on marketing, clinical applications, and venture formation. Wallace has spent the past 11 years investing in and advising early-stage life science companies on growth and exit strategies, and serves as an active member of the Angel Capital Association's Life Science Syndication Committee.
Experience
- Broad Street AngelsAngel Investorcurrent2019 — present
- WAN AdvisoryManaging Directorcurrent2011 — presentGreater Philadelphia
- Mid Atlantic Bio AngelsAngel Investor, Member of Steering Committeecurrent2012 — present
- Keiretsu ForumAngel Investorcurrent2011 — present
- Walter Greenblatt & Associates, LLCVice Presidentcurrent2017 — presentGreater Philadelphia
- NovoBioPharma, LLCChief Development Officer2013 — 2017Greater Philadelphia
- CapGenic Advisors, LLCVice President2011 — 2016Greater Philadelphia
- EyeIC, IncCEO2004 — 2010Greater Philadelphia
- University of Pennsylvania, CommercializationAssociate in Technology Commercialization2002 — 2004
- Sarnoff CorporationConsultant2003 — 2004
- Nevyas Eye AssociatesDirector1991 — 2002
- Coherent Medical Lasers, HGM, SharplanMarketing Consultant1991 — 1999
- University of PennsylvaniaResident in Ophthalmology1987 — 1990
Skills & more
Start-ups99Entrepreneurship93Commercialization63Strategy64Funding4Capital Formation4Angel Investing19Venture Capital63Strategic Partnerships18Mergers & Acquisitions68Venture Financing9Business Planning26
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Business DevelopmentLife SciencesBiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryMedical DevicesBusiness StrategyLifesciencesProduct DevelopmentStrategic PlanningNew VenturesIntellectual PropertyTechnology TransferFrom Ira's professional profile.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ira Wallace?
- Ira Wallace is an MD and MBA who brings over 20 years of experience in life science investing and medical practice to his work as an angel investor at Broad Street Angels. He has founded and funded a life science startup through FDA clearance and CE mark approval, and has advised companies including Sharplan, Coherent, ESC, and Sarnoff on marketing, clinical applications, and venture formation. Wallace has spent the past 11 years investing in and advising early-stage life science companies on growth and exit strategies, and serves as an active member of the Angel Capital Association's Life Science Syndication Committee.
- Where does Ira Wallace work?
- Ira Wallace is Angel at Broad Street Angels.
- What check size does Ira Wallace write?
- Ira Wallace typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
- Where did Ira Wallace go to school?
- Ira Wallace studied at Columbia Business School (MBA, Finance); Drexel University College of Medicine (MD, Medicine); University of Pennsylvania (BA, cum laude).
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Also attended Columbia Business School991
Ryan PetersenFounder & CEO of FlexportAryo TehranianManaging Director at Mayfair Equity PartnersYibo NianInvestment Director at Intel CapitalKesha CashFounder & General Partner at Impact America FundMahati SridharPartner, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionGiuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 Ventures
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Also attended Drexel University College of Medicine10
Anthony DiNataleVice President at Agent CapitalStephen KlaskoHealth Moonshot Impact Board at StartUp HealthDavid RobertsIndependent Director at SCB 10XMichael AckermannAdvisor at Solas BioVenturesNeil DevaniFounder and Managing Partner at Necessary VenturesGary GoldmanManaging Director at Global Health Impact Fund
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Also attended University of Pennsylvania1,233
Brian ActonCo-founder of WhatsApp; co-founder of Signal FoundationKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalDasha MaggioPartner at Felicis Ventures, writer on venture capital and founder psychologyNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesLeah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray VenturesEghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC Partners
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Also attended Lower Merion High School2
Shared employers
Also worked at Mid Atlantic Bio Angels6
Also worked at CapGenic Advisors, LLC1
Also worked at Sarnoff Corporation6
Also worked at University of Pennsylvania187
Wesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesDavid MagermanManaging Partner at Differential VenturesNuan ZhangInvestor at Episode1Vyas RamananVenture Partner at Third Rock VenturesLouis BernemanFounding Partner at Osage University PartnersBrian HalakManaging Partner at Medical Excellence Capital
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