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Venture Capital Career Exploration: From Academia to Biotech Ventures

by | May 12, 2022

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Meet acclaimed life sciences VCs as they share their experiences in choosing non-academic careers, and explain what life as an investor is. The speakers will discuss their journey from Academia to Biotech venture firms, their roles and responsibilities, and the skills and mental model needed by graduate students or postdocs interested in breaking into the world of Venture.

Panelists include:
Michelle Ho, PhD – Senior Associate, 5 AM Ventures
Yuxi Lin, PhD – Associate Director of Project Management, Autobahn labs
Sahil Chopra, PhD – Senior Associate, Vertex Ventures HC

Hosts:
Helen Sun, PhD – Postdoc, Gladstone Institutes
Barbara Celona, PhD – Specialist, UCSF