Neda Amidi
About Neda Amidi
Neda Amidi serves as the President of Plug and Play Tech Center, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in investment and operations within the healthcare sector, she has played a significant role in fostering partnerships and driving innovation across various industries.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Neda Amidi serves as the President at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the organization's strategic direction and operations, focusing on fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs. Under her leadership, Plug and Play Tech Center has continued to expand its influence in various industries, facilitating partnerships and investment opportunities.
Previous Experience at Plug and Play Tech Center
Neda Amidi has held multiple roles at Plug and Play Tech Center prior to her current position. She worked as Investment Director for Health from 2016 to 2018, Partner & Global Head of Health from 2018 to 2021, and Principal from 2015 to 2018. Her tenure included leading investments in digital health and biotech companies and managing global partnerships with major healthcare organizations.
Investment Experience at Owkin and Visby Medical
Since 2017, Neda Amidi has been an Investor at Owkin, where she focuses on advancing healthcare innovation. Additionally, she has served as an Investor at Visby Medical since 2018. In both roles, she has contributed to the growth of companies that have achieved unicorn status, emphasizing her expertise in the health tech sector.
Educational Background
Neda Amidi studied Finance at Santa Clara University, earning her degree from 2006 to 2010. She is currently furthering her education at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, participating in the Executive Program for Growing Companies since 2019. Her academic background supports her professional endeavors in investment and entrepreneurship.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
In 2020, Neda Amidi initiated and led the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative at Plug and Play Tech Center. This initiative aims to foster an inclusive workplace culture through diversity initiatives, internal training, and public events. Her commitment to these values reflects her focus on building an inclusive environment in the tech industry.