# Bill Evans

> Bill Evans is the founder and general partner of Rock Health Capital, a San Francisco fund backing pre-seed through Series A entrepreneurs at the intersection of healthcare and technology. A former Goldman Sachs analyst turned 1990s software engineer turned biotech operator, he led Rock Health as CEO and managing director before spinning out the venture vehicle in 2022.

- **Role:** Founder & General Partner at Rock Health Capital
- **Organizations:** Rock Health Capital, Rock Health Advisory, Rock Health, Roche Diagnostics, Genentech, Goldman Sachs
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.A. in Economics, Harvard University
- **Known for:** Launched Navify, Roche's oncology decision-support business unit, Led Rock Health as CEO and managing director from 2016 to 2020, Founded Rock Health Capital, a seed through Series A digital health VC fund

## Career timeline

- **post-Harvard** — Started career at Goldman Sachs
- **late 1990s** — Software engineer in Silicon Valley during the startup boom
- **2003-2014** — Various leadership roles at Genentech
- **2014-2016** — Senior Director at Roche Diagnostics; launched Navify, Roche's oncology decision-support business unit
- **2016-2020** — CEO & Managing Director at Rock Health
- **2022** — Founded Rock Health Capital as Founder & General Partner

## Achievements

- Launched Navify, Roche's oncology decision-support business unit
- Led Rock Health as CEO and managing director from 2016 to 2020
- Founded Rock Health Capital, a seed through Series A digital health VC fund
- Built a three-pronged platform: VC fund, advisory practice for Fortune 500s, and a nonprofit equity initiative
- Speaker at the Aspen Ideas Festival

## Latest updates

- **2022-07** — Launched Rock Health Capital as founder and general partner

## Links

- Website: https://rockhealthcapital.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wevans/

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Last updated: 2026-05-20