Ariel Dora Stern

Ariel Dora Stern is an accomplished academic and investor currently serving as the Alexander von Humboldt Professor for Digital Health, Economics & Policy at the Hasso Plattner Institute since April 2024. Holding multiple positions at Harvard Business School from July 2014 to June 2024, including Associate and Visiting Professor, Ariel has extensively contributed to research and education in health economics. Experience includes directing International Health Care Economics at health innovation hub and acting as an Advisory Board Member for HumanFirst. Ariel's academic journey began with a PhD in Public Policy from Harvard University, complemented by undergraduate studies in Economics at Dartmouth College and a brief stint at the University of Oxford. Ariel holds a position as an Angel Investor with Springboard Health Angels since June 2022 and has engaged in various impactful roles including consulting for LeapFrog Investments and participating in fellowships at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and Hertie School of Governance.