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The Lilly Asia Ventures Mafia

7 people came through Lilly Asia Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies.

Chris TsakalakisGroup Vice President and CEO, LillyDirectFounded Eli LillyAmar KumarPortfolio Manager / Systems AnalystFounded KaiPod LearningMin LiVenture PartnerFounded SciNeuro PharmaceuticalsKaren WursterSr. Director, US Marketing, Diabetes PortfolioFounded Adipo TherapeuticsAaron SchachtExecutive Director - R&D Strategy, Portfolio and Project ManagementFounded BiomEditAnn Lee-KarlonManager, New Ventures (Chorus)Founded Epi BiologicsJohn MaVenture PartnerFounded Ronovo Surgical

Frequently asked questions

What is the Lilly Asia Ventures mafia?
The Lilly Asia Ventures mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Lilly Asia Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies, including Eli Lilly, KaiPod Learning, SciNeuro Pharmaceuticals, Adipo Therapeutics, BiomEdit.
Who is in the Lilly Asia Ventures mafia?
Notable members include Chris Tsakalakis (Eli Lilly), Amar Kumar (KaiPod Learning), Min Li (SciNeuro Pharmaceuticals), Karen Wurster (Adipo Therapeutics), Aaron Schacht (BiomEdit), Ann Lee-Karlon (Epi Biologics), John Ma (Ronovo Surgical).
What companies did Lilly Asia Ventures alumni found?
Companies founded by Lilly Asia Ventures alumni include Eli Lilly, KaiPod Learning, SciNeuro Pharmaceuticals, Adipo Therapeutics, BiomEdit, Epi Biologics, Ronovo Surgical.