Michael Ragheb

Michael Ragheb is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in healthcare and technology sectors. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Ernest since 2022, Michael leads the development of an AI-powered construction platform aimed at revolutionizing the construction ecosystem. Additionally, as a Limited Partner at Virtue, Michael supports innovative founders in transforming healthcare. Michael's investment activities encompass several startups, including Zócalo Health, Pallo, Fig - Food Is Good, and HUNGRY. Previously, Michael founded Elemy, a platform providing in-home pediatric care, and Knowledge of Careers, Inc., which aims to mentor underprivileged youth. Michael also conducted pivotal research on hydrocephalus in Haiti as a Principal Investigator at Haiti Healthy Kids and served as the Founder and CEO of MendxTend, focusing on pediatric telemedicine. Michael Ragheb holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from The Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.