Eric Schultz
About Eric Schultz
Eric Schultz is a Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor with a background in precision medicine, machine learning, and AI, currently serving in various advisory roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Ocean Genomics, Inc.
Eric Schultz serves as Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor at Ocean Genomics, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the company's mission of advancing genomic research and applications. His involvement focuses on leveraging his extensive background in precision medicine and technology to drive innovation within the organization.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to his role at Ocean Genomics, Eric Schultz is actively involved in several organizations. He is a member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board for Project 8p Foundation, where he focuses on translational research and gene therapy for chromosome 8p disorders. He also serves on the MOVR Clinical Database Research Advisory Committee at the Muscular Dystrophy Association and is a Board Member at Carnegie Mellon Center for Machine Learning and Health.
Education and Expertise
Eric Schultz studied at Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Computer Science from 1979 to 1983. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in precision medicine and value-based care, particularly in utilizing real-world data and multi-omics analytics to inform healthcare decisions.
Background in Business Development
Eric Schultz has a significant background in commercialization and business development, particularly in machine learning and artificial intelligence. He has held various leadership positions, including Founder, CEO, and Chairman at Quantia Inc., and has worked at major companies such as Qualcomm and Microsoft, where he contributed to strategic initiatives in technology and innovation.
Previous Leadership Roles
Prior to his current roles, Eric Schultz held several leadership positions in the healthcare and technology sectors. He was the President of Informatics, Technology and Innovation at Cota Healthcare and co-founded the company, serving as CEO from 2014 to 2017. His experience includes guiding organizations through growth and development in complex environments.