George Okpamen

George Okpamen, PharmD, MBA, serves as an Advisory Board Member for RALLY, where responsibilities include sourcing and securing sponsors for a global innovation conference. In addition, George holds the position of Barclay’s BFI Venture Scout at Zeal Capital Partners, focusing on investments in early-stage startups that address health and wellness gaps in marginalized communities. Previously, George was Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Investments at the Lilly Foundation, overseeing a $25M fund aimed at fostering equity in under-estimated communities. Other notable roles include Deal Flow Director at the Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund and various positions at Eli Lilly and Company, emphasizing social innovation and marketing strategies. George's educational background includes an MBA from the University of Michigan and a PharmD from Texas Southern University.