MANAGING PARTNERS
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Kentucky Morrow
kentucky@dialliance.com
Kentucky Morrow is a Principal at Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA), managing a $70 million fund dedicated to advancing innovation in the dental industry.
With a background in investment banking and private equity, Kentucky previously served as Vice President at England & Company, where he specialized in healthcare, technology, and industrial sectors. He is also a co-founder of Ralli, a consumer packaged goods (CPG) startup, showcasing his entrepreneurial acumen.
Over the course of his career, Kentucky has led and advised on more than $1 billion in transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, growth capital investments, and strategic initiatives. He is an active board member across healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors, contributing his expertise to both companies and nonprofits.
Kentucky holds an M.S. in Healthcare Management from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. in Economics from Emory University. He is based in Nashville.
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Jeff Spitz
jeff@1891angels.com
Jeff Spitz is a healthcare strategist and business development leader with deep expertise in digital health, value-based care, and commercialization strategy.
Most recently, Jeff was Head of Growth & Business Development at Wellinks, a Series A digital health start-up, where he led go-to-market strategy, B2B partnerships, and commercialization efforts. Prior to Wellinks, he was a Senior Manager at CVS Health, driving go-to-market initiatives for home health and retail pharmacy.
Jeff’s background includes management consulting as a Senior Consultant at Sage Growth Partners, where he advised healthcare clients on growth strategy and market positioning. He is also the founder of Recover Bundles, an e-commerce platform for Achilles rupture recovery products. Early in his career, he served as a Public Health Advisor at the CDC, working on health equity initiatives focused on maternal and infant health.
Jeff holds an M.S. in Healthcare Management from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado. He is based in Denver.
CORE VALUES
Passion for Innovation
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Community Impact
Creating opportunities for founders and start-ups to thrive through strategic support and mentorship.
Shaping Tomorrow
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