Steve Hochberg

Mr. Hochberg is a founder of Ascent Biomedical Ventures, a New York based venture investor in biomedical technology companies including medical devices and drugs. Since 1992, Mr. Hochberg has also been an active founder of early-stage medical technology companies, including Biomerix Corporation, Eminent Research Systems Inc., Clinsights, Inc., Med-E-Systems/AHT Corporation, and Physicians Online. Mr. Hochberg is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Biomerix Corporation, Crosstrees Medical, Inc. and Ouroboros, Inc., and he serves on the Board of Directors of Synecor, LLC and Solar Capital, Ltd. Currently, Mr. Hochberg is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Continuum Health Partners, one of the largest non-profit hospital systems in New York City. Previously, Mr. Hochberg was an investment banker with Alex. Brown & Sons and a strategy consultant with Bain & Company in the technology and healthcare areas.

Mr. Hochberg holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Harvard Business School.