Samantha Strain is the Chief Development Officer and Partner at HealthStream Ventures, specializing in M&A transaction advisory, capital sourcing, and strategic growth in the healthcare and dental sectors. With over two decades of experience spanning distribution, healthcare investment banking, and Dental Service Organization (DSO) leadership, she is recognized for her award-winning expertise in mergers and acquisitions and her role as a trusted adviser in the oral health industry. A committed advocate for women entrepreneurs, she has co-founded influential communities, served as a mentor, and been honored with recognition such as the Denobi Award and a nomination for DSO Influencer of the Year