Rudy Mazzocchi is both an award-winning author and entrepreneur with a history as an inventor, venture capitalist, angel investor, and founder of over a dozen new technology ventures throughout the U.S. and Europe. He's been fortunate to have the opportunity to see the newest innovations in healthcare and work with some of the most brilliant researchers, scientists and physicians in the industry.

Authoring over 50 patents, he has been influential in pioneering new companies involved in cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurosurgery and even embryonic stem-cell development. Through these efforts, he has become the recipient of many technology and business awards, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Healthcare (2004), Businessman of the Year Award (2005), and Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2013).

Combining these experiences and opportunities, he also found the initiative to start writing a collection of medical thrillers based on true events, now known as The EQUITY Series. The first book in this series, EQUITY of EVIL has received numerous literary awards since its release in March of 2012. http://www.rudymazzocchi.com