Kaiser Permanente's Dual Purpose Funding Venture
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Kaiser Permanente Ventures has been carving out an unusual niche for itself in the straightforward world of corporate venture funding. While return on investment is of utmost importance to most venture funds, KP's mission is broader. Under the direction of Chris Stenzel, its goal is to not only achieve economic success but to improve quality of services and offer new ways of delivering care to members and communities.
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