About
Managing Partner at Tullis, John focuses on technology-enabled healthcare services, drug delivery innovation, and medical device platforms, working closely with CEOs on strategy and growth. He joined Tullis in 2009 after 12 years in corporate development, including a role leading global M&A at Ryder System.
Invests in
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Experience
- Tullis Health InvestorsChief Executive Officer & Managing Partnercurrent2009 β presentPalm Beach Gardens, Florida
- IntrivoIndependant Directorcurrent2021 β present
- NewtonBoard Directorcurrent2024 β present
- CERENE cryotherapy device by Channel MedsystemsBoard Directorcurrent2024 β present
- TriSalus Life SciencesBoard Member2015 β 2023
- Ryder System, Inc.Senior Director, Corporate Development2001 β 2009
- M.J. Meehan & Co.Associate1997 β 2000
- Sigma ChiAssistant Executive Secretary (Consultant)1996 β 1997
Education
- DePauw University
- University of VirginiaMcIntire Business Institute
- University of Miami
Skills & more
Corporate GovernanceVenture Capital16Supply Chain2Private Equity8Due Diligence2Mergers & Acquisitions19International Business4Mergers2Corporate Development7Acquisition Integration2Investments2Emerging Markets1
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Executive ManagementStart-upsValuationFinancial ModelingTechnology & AI/MLHealthcare CommercializationStrategyManagementLeadershipFrom John's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended DePauw University25
Mary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDMark TerbeekPartner at GreycroftRyan HaysBoard Member at CincyTechKatie McClainPartner & COO, Member of Investment Committee at Energize VenturesDaniel BarthPrincipal at Yamaha Motor VenturesStu SmithPartner at Scribble Ventures
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Also attended University of Virginia404
Alexis OhanianFounder & General Partner of Seven Seven SixAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalKandace ElamVice President of GTM Talent at Menlo VenturesTrevor KienzleInvestor at Correlation VenturesFrank RotmanCo-Founder and Partner Emeritus at QED InvestorsMegan LightcapPartner, Creator Fund at Slow Ventures
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Also attended University of Miami54
Olivier GrindaVenture Partner at FJ LabsDr. John L Evans JrVenture Partner at Parkway Venture CapitalJaime NovoaInvestor at KfundDavid GoldbergBoard Partner at Alpaca VCAjoy MallikVenture Partner at Follow[the]SeedMobi Martin DialaSeae Ventures Fellow at Seae Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at TriSalus Life Sciences1
Also worked at Ryder System, Inc.2
Deals Β· 1
electroCore, Inc.Led round
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Tullis Health Investors
Barbara Bierer
Venture Partner, MD at Tullis Health Investors
Darlene FranzΓ©
Vice President, Administration at Tullis Health Investors
David Leffell
Venture Partner, MD at Tullis Health Investors
Jim Tullis
Founding Partner at Tullis Health Investors
Julia Mende
Investment Associate at Tullis Health Investors
Melanie Oldeman
Vice President, Investor Communications at Tullis Health Investors
Naseer Robinson
Fund Controller at Tullis Health Investors
Pat Miles
Venture Partner at Tullis Health Investors
Frequently asked questions
- Where does John Tullis work?
- John Tullis is Managing Partner at Tullis Health Investors.
- What does John Tullis invest in?
- John Tullis invests in Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Does John Tullis lead rounds?
- Yes β John Tullis has led 3 tracked investments.


























