Matt McBride

Matt McBride is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader with extensive experience in healthcare innovation and commercialization. Currently serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence at MATTER and Case Western Reserve University, McBride is also an Operating Partner at Wave Strategy LLC, which focuses on the rapid commercialization of healthcare technology. As Chairman of the Board for Challenge America, McBride advocates for service members and veterans by providing essential resources and community support. Past roles include Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at BioEnterprise and Director of Inventor Services at Cleveland Clinic Innovations, where McBride led efforts in technology commercialization and partnership development. McBride's background also includes significant contributions to the U.S. Navy and expertise in program integration and logistical support. McBride holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy and an Executive MBA from Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.