Irina Tanenbaum

Entrepreneur, Explorer, Jewish, Parent, Potential employer, Startup

ELEVATOR PITCH: I am a space traveler who found a wormhole from investment research to the startup galaxy. Having emerged on the other side, I cofounded BRIGHT, a health and technology company that designs products, platforms and experiences fast-tracking cutting-edge scientific research. LONGER VERSION: Fifteen years in the world of finance, mostly research, due diligence and investment. After advising a number of startups in FinTech, BabyTech, and MedTech companies, I co-founded BRIGHT. I have an undergrad and MBA in finance, as well as a genuine passion for art and music. When I grow up, I want to be an art collector. For now, I entertain myself by dragging kids to various exhibits around New York City and occasionally purchasing a piece of art that costs no more than iPhone X.

Underprivileged communities, immigrants, inner city kids, tango, salsa, contemporary art, classical music, and foreign literature.

My motto is "Pay it forward." I start each new relationship with a single phrase "how can I help you." It is not surprising that I have received incredible help when I really needed it in my life.

AgeTech, Alternative Investments, Angel Investors, Asset Management, BrainTech, Endowments and Foundations, Fintech, HealthTech, Hedge Funds, Pension Funds, Private Equity, SilverTech, Startups, Venture Capital

TEDMonterrey is my second TED. I attended TED2019 and was blown away by ideas from the stage and off the stage.

Making a fool out of myself