The Receptos Mafia
6 people came through Receptos and went on to found or lead other companies.
Amir NashatDirectorFounded Jnana Therapeutics +3Keith LendenCo-Founder & CEOFounded Boundless Bio +1Sheila GujrathiExecutive OfficerFounded Prana Therapies +1Kristina BurowDirectorFounded Neumora TherapeuticsChristian WaageSVP and General CounselFounded Gossamer BioMarcus BoehmExecutive OfficerFounded Escient Pharmaceuticals
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Receptos mafia?
- The Receptos mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Receptos and went on to found or lead other companies, including Jnana Therapeutics, Boundless Bio, Prana Therapies, Neumora Therapeutics, Gossamer Bio.
- Who is in the Receptos mafia?
- Notable members include Amir Nashat (Jnana Therapeutics), Keith Lenden (Boundless Bio), Sheila Gujrathi (Prana Therapies), Kristina Burow (Neumora Therapeutics), Christian Waage (Gossamer Bio), Marcus Boehm (Escient Pharmaceuticals).
- What companies did Receptos alumni found?
- Companies founded by Receptos alumni include Jnana Therapeutics, Boundless Bio, Prana Therapies, Neumora Therapeutics, Gossamer Bio, Escient Pharmaceuticals.





