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Rafael Kenji F. Hamada

Investor

Investor at FHE Ventures (Feluma Ventures)

Brazil

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $2.5M

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About

Rafael Kenji F. Hamada is a physician and health innovation specialist with international experience in ecosystems including Harvard and major health systems. He founded Plura Community and teaches in the MBA in Health Management 4.0 at BBI of Chicago, while writing regularly on artificial intelligence in healthcare, medical education, health systems innovation, and technology's impact on clinical practice. Hamada has delivered two TEDx talks and serves as a columnist for Startupi and Revista Exame.

Experience

  1. Plura CommunityFundadorcurrent2025 — presentBelo Horizonte, MG
  2. Academy AbroadFundadorcurrent2020 — presentBelo Horizonte, MG
  3. Medic Jr Consultoria em SaúdeProfessor orientadorcurrent2022 — presentJuiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  4. United NationsRepresentante da Sociedade Civilcurrent2017 — presentNova York, Estados Unidos
  5. BBI - Business Behavior InstituteProfessor de pós-graduação2021 — 2026São Paulo, Brazil
  6. HealthAngels Venture BuilderCEO2023 — 2025São Paulo, Brazil
  7. GoogleMedical Data Analyst2023 — 2025United States
  8. FHE VenturesCEO2021 — 2025Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  9. Hult Prize FoundationSummit Coordinator - Rio de Janeiro Summit2022 — 2023Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  10. Conexa SaúdeMédico2019 — 2022Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  11. Conexa SaúdeGerente médico2020 — 2021Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  12. JalekoDiretor Comercial (CCO)2019 — 2021Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil
  13. JalekoProfessor2016 — 2021Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
  14. Hult Prize FoundationRegional Director2018 — 2019London, Londres, Reino Unido
  15. Hult Prize FoundationCampus Director - On Campus Program UFJF2018Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  16. Harvard Medical SchoolSponsored Staff Thoracic Surgery Harvard Medical School2019Boston, Massachusetts
  17. Medic Jr Consultoria em SaúdeCEO & Founder2017 — 2018Faculdade de Medicina UFJF

Skills & more

English2Leadership22Management18Strategic Planning1Public Speaking5Design Thinking2Negotiation1Desenvolvimento de SaaSMedicina2Inteligência artificialTecnologias educacionais2Educação
+12 moreDesenvolvimento de políticasConsultoria em inovaçãoAnálise financeiraAI in Medical EducationEstratégia digitalFormação de comunidadesAnálise de dadosArtificial Intelligence (AI)Melhoria de processosInvestimentosInovação abertaGestão em saúde

Languages English · Español · Português

  • AI and the Future of Mental Health Care — Stanford University School of Medicine
  • Beyond Bias: Building Responsible AI for Inclusive Health Solutions — Stanford University School of Medicine
  • AI in Medical Education — Stanford University School of Medicine
  • Master in Total Quality Administration — Latin American Quality Institute
  • Certificado de Palestrante na 8ª edição do Congresso Internacional Next Frontiers to Cure Cancer — A.C.Camargo Cancer Center
  • Certificado de Palestrante no XX Congresso Brasileiro de Informática em Saúde - CBIS24 — SBIS - Sociedade Brasileira de Informática em Saúde

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rafael Kenji F. Hamada?
Rafael Kenji F. Hamada is a physician and health innovation specialist with international experience in ecosystems including Harvard and major health systems. He founded Plura Community and teaches in the MBA in Health Management 4.0 at BBI of Chicago, while writing regularly on artificial intelligence in healthcare, medical education, health systems innovation, and technology's impact on clinical practice. Hamada has delivered two TEDx talks and serves as a columnist for Startupi and Revista Exame.
Where does Rafael Kenji F. Hamada work?
Rafael Kenji F. Hamada is at FHE Ventures (Feluma Ventures).
What check size does Rafael Kenji F. Hamada write?
Rafael Kenji F. Hamada typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Rafael Kenji F. Hamada go to school?
Rafael Kenji F. Hamada studied at Harvard Medical School (Intercâmbio, Departamento de Cirurgia Torácica); Board Academy Br (Lean Governance Advisor, Administração de Investimentos Financeiros); Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (Doctor of Medicine - MD, Medicina).

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