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Dave Barrett
Managing Partner at Polaris Partners
Boston, Massachusetts
Overview
Dave Barrett is the Managing Partner at Polaris Partners, a venture capital firm in Boston, Massachusetts. With a background in executive management and extensive experience in investing in successful start-ups, Dave has played a key role in the growth and success of companies like Cohere Health and Simon Data.
Having held leadership positions at companies like Calico and PureAtria/Rational Software, Dave Barrett has a proven track record in strategic partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, and business development, making him a valuable asset in the venture capital industry.
Work Experience
Member Board of Trustees
2010 - Current
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
Raised $67,079,019.00 from Llama, Hyundai Hope On Wheels, Hyundai Hope On Wheels, Break Through Cancer, Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.
Managing Partner
2007
General Partner
2000
Polaris Partners is an investment firm that invests in healthcare and biotechnology companies.
Chief Operating Officer
1998 - 2000
SVP WW Operations
1996 - 1998
VP Global Sales & Services, VP Enterprise, GM US Government, other
1984 - 1996