Chris Kaster
Director/Board Member at MEDICUS SCIENCES ACQUISITION CORP.
Profile
Chris M.
Kaster is the founder of Alhambra Medical, Inc. (2019) and 33 BioMedical, Inc. (2019), where he holds the titles of Chief Executive Officer & Director.
He currently holds positions as Director at Aesthera Corp., Director at Rivermark Medical, Inc., Director at Alleviant Medical, Inc. (2019-present), and Independent Director at Medicus Sciences Acquisition Corp.
(2021-present).
Mr. Kaster previously held positions as Director at ArKal Medical, Inc. and CoolSystems, Inc., Principal at General Mills, Inc., Member at MedVenture Associates (2003-2012), Equity Research Analyst at U.S.
Bancorp Piper Jaffray Ventures, and Senior Equity Research Analyst at WR Hambrecht + Co. LLC.
Mr. Kaster received an undergraduate degree from St. Olaf College and an MBA from The Curtis L.
Carlson School of Management.
Chris Kaster active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MEDICUS SCIENCES ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-11 |
Aesthera Corp.
 Aesthera Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Aesthera Corporation was founded in January 2004 by a group of veterans in the field of aesthetic laser and light based technology. Driven by a passion to develop and market patient treatment technologies that were painless and fast while eliminating the side-effects associated with traditional technologies, the team also sought to make aesthetic treatment technologies more accessible to practitioners across the world. Proprietary Photopneumatic™ technology turns traditional light science inside out - changing the optical characteristics of the skin, rather than attempting to manipulate light. This revolutionary technology changes treatment paradigms bringing revolutionary science for the effective treatment of acne, skin rejuvenation, hair removal and more. | Director/Board Member | - |
33 BioMedical, Inc.
 33 BioMedical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology 33 BioMedical, Inc. develops peripheral vascular therapies. The American company was founded by Chris M. Kaster and he has been the CEO since incorporation. | Founder | 2018-12-31 |
Alhambra Medical, Inc.
 Alhambra Medical, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Alhambra Medical, Inc. provides Medicare and Medicaid services. The private company is based in Hayward, CA. The company was founded by Chris M. Kaster, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Founder | 2018-12-31 |
Alleviant Medical, Inc.
 Alleviant Medical, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alleviant Medical, Inc. operates as a medical device company, which is developing potential therapies for congestive heart failure. The company was founded by Christopher Alex Arevalos, Albertien Greijdanus, Avni Patel and Jacob Kriegel in February 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Rivermark Medical, Inc.
 Rivermark Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology The American company was founded by a practicing urologist with the aim of developing the preferred first-line device therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The company's flagship product, the Flostent system, enables physicians to treat patients safely and efficiently, with minimal discomfort and reduced complications. Rivermark Medical plans to bring the Flostent system to market as their first product. The CEO of the company is Adam Kadlec. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Chris Kaster
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
MedVenture Associates
 MedVenture Associates Investment ManagersFinance MedVenture Associates (MedVenture Associates) is a venture capital firm founded in 1986 by Annette J. Campbell-White. The firm is headquartered in Emeryville, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2012-01-31 |
WR Hambrecht + Co. LLC
 WR Hambrecht + Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1998 by William R. Hambrecht, WR Hambrecht + Co. LLC is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm offers a full array of investment services. They provide research that focuses on the (1) Asia-Pacific, biotechnology, business applications and services sectors (2) the China Internet and technology sector (3) consumer (4) enterprise software and Internet (5) gaming technology (6) Internet (7) medical technology (8) nanotechnology (9) networking and data infrastructure (10) semiconductors and devices and (11) specialty pharmaceuticals. | Analyst-Equity | 2002-12-30 |
U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Ventures
 U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Ventures is a subsidiary of Piper Jaffray Cos. (NYSE: PJC) | Private Equity Analyst | 2002-12-30 |
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Training of Chris Kaster
| St. Olaf College | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 11 |
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ArKal Medical, Inc.
 ArKal Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology ArKal Medical, Inc. develops continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. CGM systems measure interstitial fluid glucose and provides continuous readings and information about glucose trends over time. The company was founded by Arvind N. Jina in 2005 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Health Technology |
Aesthera Corp.
Aesthera Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Aesthera Corporation was founded in January 2004 by a group of veterans in the field of aesthetic laser and light based technology. Driven by a passion to develop and market patient treatment technologies that were painless and fast while eliminating the side-effects associated with traditional technologies, the team also sought to make aesthetic treatment technologies more accessible to practitioners across the world. Proprietary Photopneumatic™ technology turns traditional light science inside out - changing the optical characteristics of the skin, rather than attempting to manipulate light. This revolutionary technology changes treatment paradigms bringing revolutionary science for the effective treatment of acne, skin rejuvenation, hair removal and more. | Electronic Technology |
MedVenture Associates
MedVenture Associates Investment ManagersFinance MedVenture Associates (MedVenture Associates) is a venture capital firm founded in 1986 by Annette J. Campbell-White. The firm is headquartered in Emeryville, California. | Finance |
CoolSystems, Inc.
 CoolSystems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology CoolSystems, Inc. manufactures sports medicine and orthopedic medical devices. It offers GRPro 2.1 control unit, dual-action wraps, and accessories, such as post-op knee braces, cool post-op knee braces, single and dual connector hoses, carry bags, wrap bags, and rechargeable battery packs. The firm operates under the brand name Game Ready. The company was founded by William Elkins in 1997 and is headquartered in Concord, CA. | Health Technology |
U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Ventures
U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Ventures is a subsidiary of Piper Jaffray Cos. (NYSE: PJC) | Finance |
WR Hambrecht + Co. LLC
WR Hambrecht + Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1998 by William R. Hambrecht, WR Hambrecht + Co. LLC is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm offers a full array of investment services. They provide research that focuses on the (1) Asia-Pacific, biotechnology, business applications and services sectors (2) the China Internet and technology sector (3) consumer (4) enterprise software and Internet (5) gaming technology (6) Internet (7) medical technology (8) nanotechnology (9) networking and data infrastructure (10) semiconductors and devices and (11) specialty pharmaceuticals. | Finance |
Alleviant Medical, Inc.
Alleviant Medical, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alleviant Medical, Inc. operates as a medical device company, which is developing potential therapies for congestive heart failure. The company was founded by Christopher Alex Arevalos, Albertien Greijdanus, Avni Patel and Jacob Kriegel in February 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Commercial Services |
Medicus Sciences Acquisition Corp.
 Medicus Sciences Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Medicus Sciences Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses for its initial business. The company was founded on November 26, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Alhambra Medical, Inc.
Alhambra Medical, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Alhambra Medical, Inc. provides Medicare and Medicaid services. The private company is based in Hayward, CA. The company was founded by Chris M. Kaster, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Health Services |
33 BioMedical, Inc.
33 BioMedical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology 33 BioMedical, Inc. develops peripheral vascular therapies. The American company was founded by Chris M. Kaster and he has been the CEO since incorporation. | Health Technology |
Rivermark Medical, Inc.
Rivermark Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology The American company was founded by a practicing urologist with the aim of developing the preferred first-line device therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The company's flagship product, the Flostent system, enables physicians to treat patients safely and efficiently, with minimal discomfort and reduced complications. Rivermark Medical plans to bring the Flostent system to market as their first product. The CEO of the company is Adam Kadlec. | Health Technology |
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