With over 30 years of work experience in biotechnology, life sciences, and medical devices, I am a seasoned managing director, venture partner, and biomedical engineer with a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. My mission is to leverage my expertise and network to help scientific and technical founders create and grow innovative companies that can transform healthcare and improve lives. I am passionate about bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, and fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and excellence.As the managing director of Mendel Consulting LLC since 2014, I have been advising fund managers and start-ups on company-building and fundraising activities, as well as leading due diligence and co-investing in promising ventures. I have also co-founded 3C Bio, Inc., a mobile testing platform for SARS-CoV-2, and served on the board of directors of Aromyx, a biotech company that uses human olfactory and taste receptors for product development. Previously, I headed the business development and invention management teams at Intellectual Ventures, where I teed up a $50 million licensing deal and revised the medtech investment strategy. I have also held executive and investment roles at Artio Medical, ValveXchange, RiverVest Venture Partners, and ARCH Venture Partners, where I was a Kauffman Fellow. Some of the skills that I have developed and applied in these roles include biotechnology, life sciences, product development, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Listed skills include Venture Capital, Start Ups, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, and 35 others.