Marc Hodosh

Marc hodosh hosting tedmed 2011

Marc Hodosh is an American entrepreneur and innovator known for his work in the fields of technology, healthcare, and science communication. He has been involved in several high-profile projects and has made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

Early Life and Education

Marc Hodosh was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Boston University, where he earned a degree in Biomedical Engineering. His early interest in science and technology laid the foundation for his future endeavors.

Career

XPRIZE Foundation

Marc Hodosh is perhaps best known for his role as the former Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation's Ansari XPRIZE for spaceflight. The Ansari XPRIZE was a competition that awarded $10 million to the first non-governmental organization to launch a reusable manned spacecraft into space twice within two weeks. This competition spurred significant advancements in the field of private spaceflight.

TEDMED

Hodosh also served as the co-host and co-creator of TEDMED, a conference that focuses on the intersection of health and medicine. TEDMED is an offshoot of the popular TED conference series and brings together leaders from various fields to discuss innovations in healthcare and medicine.

Other Ventures

In addition to his work with the XPRIZE Foundation and TEDMED, Marc Hodosh has been involved in various other ventures. He has worked on projects related to artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to found and advise several startups in these fields.

Personal Life

Marc Hodosh resides in Boston, Massachusetts. He is an advocate for STEM education and frequently speaks at conferences and events to inspire the next generation of innovators.

See Also

• XPRIZE Foundation
• TEDMED
• Ansari XPRIZE
• Private spaceflight
• Biomedical Engineering

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