Alexander Schubert
InvestorPartner at SciFounders
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $400K β $1M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Alexander Schubert, a PhD neuroscientist with Genentech R&D and deep expertise in alternative neurodegeneration, is an investor and biotech chief of staff who serves as a peer to technical founders.
Alexander Schubert @alexschbrt
I think most people should consider becoming scientists. While there is a real risk AI will eliminate jobs, conversely the need for models to understand the world around us through more and better data will increase exponentially. AlphaFold, for example, would not have been https://t.co/Jg3jEjt3Jd
Mar 24, 2026 Β· β₯ 54 Β· β 10
Alexander Schubert @alexschbrt
My PhD friends: "You need to to track your biomarkers once a month, microdose statins and rapamycin, do a full body MRI at least once a year." My MD friends: "Do you want to split a bottle of red wine with this massive brisket I smoked for us?" I think about this a lotβ¦
Nov 17, 2025 Β· β₯ 5
Alexander Schubert @alexschbrt
Embryo editing has incredible potential and could eliminate some of the most devastating genetic diseases, but in the wrong hands do more harm than good. So glad that Lucas stepped up and started Preventive to do it the right way. https://t.co/ty5p8LzEpb
Oct 30, 2025 Β· β₯ 3
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Experience
- SciFoundersPartner and Co-Foundercurrent2021 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- GenentechIndependent Researcher2018 β 2021
- MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB)PhD Researcher2014 β 2018Greater Cambridge Area
Education
- University of CambridgeDoctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular Biology2014 β 2018
Skills & more
Languages Deutsch Β· Englisch
- Doctor of Philosophy β University of Cambridge
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