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Samuel “Mouli” Cohen, Ecast and Voltage Capital founder, is an Israeli American entrepreneur and investor. He is also a philanthropist whose efforts center on treating and preventing childhood cancer and blindness.

Mouli Cohen received his BA in Economics from the University of Jerusalem, his MBA from Tel Aviv University, and also earned the position of lieutenant in the Israeli Special Forces. He first entered business during the 1980s, when he became chairman and CEO of Aristo International and LAMIA. Mouli Cohen was also an early investor in Teva Pharmaceuticals, purchasing the shares of publishing magnate Robert Maxwell. In addition to working with established companies, he has also founded several startups, including eCast, cardiac imaging company Biosense (now owned by Johnson & Johnson), disease researcher Icos (now owned by Eli Lily) and private investment firm Voltage Capital. President George H.W. Bush granted Mouli Cohen full U.S. citizenship in recognition of the impact Mouli Cohen and his ventures have made on the U.S. economy.

Mouli Cohen is involved in several humanitarian efforts, including the Seva Child Vision Campaign, which he helped founded to develop hospitals that can help prevent blindness and restore sight among children in developing countries. He also works with Camp Okizu, a free summer camp program for children with cancer.

Cohen lives in the Bay Area of California with his wife, Stacy.