Chris Wheeler
Mr. Chris Wheeler
DIAGNOSE EARLY FOUNDER & CEO
Education
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The University of Wisconsin Madison, BSME with Honors 5/88
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Harvard Business School, MBA 5/93

Mr. Wheeler is an experienced, results-driven, executive who has worked in Silicon Valley for over 20 years. He has a proven track record of identifying and building new and large revenue streams and has significant experience building businesses, managing P&Ls, growing revenue, and sourcing capital. Notable efforts include:
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Mr. Wheeler has led projects and programs related to cardiac surgery, catheter manufacturing, drug delivery, cancer diagnostics, and several other areas within the healthcare industry.
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Implemented process improvements at Baxter’s CardioVascular Group’s catheter manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico.
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Implemented commercialization strategy for breath-based diagnostics launched out of Stanford Hospital and Stanford Core Labs (Diagnose Early).
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Implemented strategy for a large energy company in Northern Nevada where the team is targeting a $1.5Bn exit in the energy space.
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Leading strategy work for Media company led by former President of Disney.
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Member of the team focused on commercializing proton beam cancer therapy facilities in the United States and overseas.
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Board Member of the University of Wisconsin Industrial Advisory Board, where members include well-known industry leaders in Healthcare, Technology, and Banking.
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Board Member, Diagnose Early, Inc.
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Board Member, Heritage Ventures, Inc.