Eric is the founder and Managing Partner of Abundant Venture Partners,
a purpose-based incubator focused on improving the human condition
by creating companies that improve Human Wellness, Human Performance and Human Engagement. Eric is also the founder and Executive Chairman of AVIA, the nation’s leading healthcare innovation network.

A values-based entrepreneur, Eric has founded 12 companies and has served as a director of multiple private and public companies. Eric is a New York Times best-selling author. His book “Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing” was published by Simon and Schuster: North Star Way in 2017 and has been translated and released internationally by Hachette/Larousse.

 

Throughout his career Eric has also been actively involved in community leadership roles. He serves on the boards of The Joint Commission, the organization that accredits 20,000 global healthcare organizations. Eric also serves on the board of HopeLab, the Omidyar Group’s foundation to improve the health and well-being of adolescents and young adults. He is also past Chairman of Nutmeg Big Brothers/Big Sisters and director of DC based National Family Caregiver Association.