Where does Andrew Gottesdiener work?

Andrew Gottesdiener is Investor at Venrock.

What check size does Andrew Gottesdiener write?

Andrew Gottesdiener typically writes checks of $3M – $10M.

Where did Andrew Gottesdiener go to school?

Andrew Gottesdiener studied at Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University (Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)); Columbia Business School (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management); Washington University in St. Louis (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics).

Andrew Gottesdiener

Investor

Investor at Venrock

New York, New York

Writes $3M – $10M checks · typically $6.5M

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Experience

VenrockPartnercurrent2023 — presentNew York, New York, United States
VenrockBiotech investor2017 — 2022Greater New York City Area
Apogee TherapeuticsCo-Founder and Board Membercurrent2022 — present
Korsana BiosciencesCo-Founder and Board Membercurrent2024 — present
InSITEFellow2016 — 2018
McKinsey & CompanySummer Associate2017New Jersey
Howard Hughes Medical InstituteSummer Research Fellow2014Rockefeller University
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.Summer Intern2013Greater Boston Area
Weill Cornell Medical CollegeResearch Associate2012 — 2013
Washington University in St. LouisStudent Researcher2010 — 2012

Skills & more

Microsoft Excel4Microsoft OfficePublic Speaking2PCR2ELISAMicroscopyBasic Science ResearchData Analysis2

Languages English

Basic Life Support — American Heart Association

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Colleagues at Venrock

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IT Manager at Venrock

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Bob Kocher

Co-Founder of Lyra Health; Partner at Venrock

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Bong Koh

VHCP at Venrock

Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Gottesdiener?: VHCP at Venrock
Where does Andrew Gottesdiener work?: Andrew Gottesdiener is Investor at Venrock.
What check size does Andrew Gottesdiener write?: Andrew Gottesdiener typically writes checks of $3M – $10M.
Where did Andrew Gottesdiener go to school?: Andrew Gottesdiener studied at Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University (Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)); Columbia Business School (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management); Washington University in St. Louis (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics).

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