Bob Kocher

Bob Kocher

Keynote Speaker: Partner at Venrock; Healthcare IT & Policy; Medical Venture Capitalist Expert

Bob Kocher Biography

Bob Kocher is a Partner at Venrock, where he focuses on health technology and healthcare services investments aimed at improving affordability, quality, and access across the U.S. healthcare system. He currently serves on the boards of Devoted Health, Virta Health, Aledade, Lyra Health, Need, Sitka, Accompany Health, and Premera Blue Cross, and is a board observer at SmithRx, Stride, Suki, and The Public Health Company. His investment work centers on value-based care, primary care transformation, digital health, and employer- and payer-enabled innovation.

In addition to his investing role, Kocher is deeply engaged in healthcare policy and academic work. He is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow and Advisory Board Member at the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at the University of Southern California. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM). Through these roles, he frequently writes and speaks on healthcare delivery reform, payment innovation, and the intersection of public policy and private-sector innovation.

Earlier in his career, Kocher served in the Obama Administration as Special Assistant to the President for Healthcare and Economic Policy on the National Economic Council, where he played a key role in shaping federal healthcare reform efforts and advising on health system modernization. He also previously worked as a Partner at McKinsey & Company, advising healthcare organizations, payers, and life sciences companies on strategy, operations, and transformation.

Kocher earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and his medical degree from George Washington University. He completed a research fellowship with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the National Institutes of Health, followed by internal medicine residency training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. His combined experience as a physician, policymaker, strategist, and investor informs his ongoing work to redesign healthcare around patient-centered, value-driven models.

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Bob Kocher Speaking Topics

Trends in Healthcare and Healthcare Policy

Bob Kocher Videos

Dows Mural: Inspired by the work of Bob Kocher
ACA Insider Interviewed: Bob Kocher
From Deus Ex Medicina: Vinod Khosla, Bob Kocher & Annie Lamont

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What topics does Bob Kocher speak about?

Bob Kocher is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Healthcare, Finance, Venture Capital, Government, Computer Science, Data, Professors, Health & Wellness, Technology, Economy, Obesity Awareness Month, Family & Parenting and Nutrition.

Where does Bob Kocher travel from?

Bob Kocher generally travels from Palo Alto, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Bob Kocher is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Healthcare, Finance and Venture Capital. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bob Kocher for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Bob Kocher generally travels from Palo Alto, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Joel Selanikio, Glen Tullman and Nick Webb. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bob Kocher for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/01/2026.

Bob Kocher Speaking Topics

  • Trends in Healthcare and Healthcare Policy

Bob Kocher Videos

Dows Mural: Inspired by the work of Bob Kocher
ACA Insider Interviewed: Bob Kocher
From Deus Ex Medicina: Vinod Khosla, Bob Kocher & Annie Lamont
CareTalk Podcast Episode #71 - CareTalk vs. Venrock's Bob Kocher

Bob Kocher Reviews

  • Bob was a phenomenal speaker and spent time beyond his presentation attending our other sessions and coming to our speaker dinner. He had great insight and many of our attendees said it was the best keynote we'd had in 9 years!
    Reed Smith - May 01 2023

  • How do I book Bob Kocher to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bob Kocher for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bob Kocher, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bob Kocher or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Bob Kocher for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Bob Kocher, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bob Kocher are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bob Kocher, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Bob Kocher speak about?

    Bob Kocher is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Healthcare, Finance, Venture Capital, Government, Computer Science, Data, Professors, Health & Wellness, Technology, Economy, Obesity Awareness Month, Family & Parenting and Nutrition.
  • Where does Bob Kocher travel from?

    Bob Kocher generally travels from Palo Alto, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Bob Kocher?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bob Kocher for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bob Kocher for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bob Kocher or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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