Craig Allan Ahrens, Co-Founder of the Center for Health Workforce Innovation and Technology and SVP of Strategy and Growth for CareRev, is an innovative voice in a traditional industry. His background and vision offer a fresh perspective on the relationship between the healthcare sector and technology investment. As a healthcare innovation and startup leader, consultant, and digital health transformation executive, he brings more than 20 years of experience in public and private institutions.

His expertise in healthcare startups and digital health innovation investments positions him as a leader in dynamic industry innovation. He has worked with large health systems, academic institutions, and resource providers to facilitate physician/hospital relations, develop strategy, and transform operations - delivering tangible benefits to both providers and patients. Ahrens’ diverse skill set allows him to evaluate, address, and provide solutions to complex healthcare industry challenges. As an advisor to institutional leadership and private equity investors, he communicates effectively with both audiences.