About
Chris Voigt is a synthetic biologist and Professor in the Department of Biological Engineering at MIT, as well as an Associate Member of the Broad Institute. He co-founded Asimov, which combines synthetic biology and computer science, and Pivot Bio, a synthetic biology company developing nitrogen-producing microbes.
Invests in
Biotech
Co-founder at Asimov
Intro paths
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Asimov's investors · 7
AME Cloud VenturesPalo Alto · $1M – $10M checksAndreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checks · since 2017Casdin CapitalNew YorkDCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto · $5M – $25M checksK5 GlobalSan Francisco · $1M – $3M checksKoch Disruptive TechnologiesSan FranciscoPillar VCBoston · $50K – $4M checks
Co-founders at Asimov
Experience
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDepartment Head, Biological Engineeringcurrent2023 — present
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyProfessor2013 — 2023
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAssociate Professor2011 — 2013
- Novo Nordisk FoundationBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentCopenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
- Asimov, Inc.Co-Foundercurrent2017 — presentGreater Boston
- Pivot BioCo-Foundercurrent2011 — presentEmeryville, California, United States
- UCSFAssistant Professor2003 — 2011
- University of California, BerkeleyPostdoctoral Fellow2002 — 2003Berkeley, CA
Skills & more
Molecular Biology99Biochemistry94PCR16Computational Biology78Bioinformatics54Microscopy14Protein Chemistry32Western Blotting9Lifesciences16Protein Purification11Drug Discovery11Science27
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Systems BiologySynthetic BiologyCell BiologyCellProtein ExpressionGenomicsMicrobiologyMetabolic EngineeringFluorescence MicroscopyCell CultureBiotechnologyGeneticsFrom Chris's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
AsimovPivot Bio
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Pillar VC
Alec Nielsen
Founder & CEO, Asimov & Venture Partner at Pillar VC
Alex Reinhart
Associate at Pillar VC
Alex Ting
Director of Events & Operations at Pillar VC
Andras Forgacs
Co-Founder & Board Director, Modern Meadow, Fork & Goode, Organovo & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
Andrea Coravos
Co-founder/CEO, HumanFirst & Venture Partner at Pillar VC
Andy Beck
CEO, PathAI & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
Ash Ashutosh
CEO, Actifio & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
Ash Ashutosh
Executive Advisory Board at NYU Innovation Venture Fund
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Voigt?
- Chris Voigt is a synthetic biologist and Professor in the Department of Biological Engineering at MIT, as well as an Associate Member of the Broad Institute. He co-founded Asimov, which combines synthetic biology and computer science, and Pivot Bio, a synthetic biology company developing nitrogen-producing microbes.
- Where does Chris Voigt work?
- Chris Voigt is Co-founder of Asimov and Professor, MIT & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC.
- What does Chris Voigt invest in?
- Chris Voigt invests in Biotech.
- What companies did Chris Voigt found?
- Chris Voigt founded Asimov.
- What companies has Chris Voigt invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Asimov, Pivot Bio.
- Where did Chris Voigt go to school?
- Chris Voigt studied at Caltech (PhD, Biochemistry and Biophysics); University of Michigan (BSE, Chemical Engineering); Brandywine High School.
Founder mafias
University of Michigan mafia136
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Erik TorenbergBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded VillageglobalDavid R. WaltBachelor of Science - BSFounded Sherlock Biosciences +5Val AgostinoB.S.E.Founded Monarch +2Dillon ErbMaster of Architecture (M.Arch.)Founded Paperspace +2Eric LefkofskyFounded InnerWorkings +1Dug SongB.S.Founded Duo Security (Link +1
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Caltech mafia66
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Dario AmodeiProgress towards BSFounded AnthropicFei-Fei LiDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded World LabsBill GrossBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded X1 +5Seth LieblichDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Protomer +1Gil ElbazBSFounded TenOneTen Ventures +1Aditya RajagopalBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Esperto Medical +1
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Pillar VC mafia17
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Ellen RubinPillar VC Founding PillarFounded ClearSky Data +2Russ WilcoxPartnerFounded Piper Therapeutics +1Alec NielsenFounder & CEO, Asimov & Venture PartnerFounded Asimov +1Reshma ShettyCo-Founder, Ginkgo Bioworks & Founding PillarFounded Ginkgo Bioworks +1Ash AshutoshPillar VC Founding PillarFounded Actifio +1John CaseyCEO, Ormoni & Venture PartnerFounded Inari
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Hong Kong International School mafia5
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Asimov mafia2
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Same school
Also attended Caltech144
Shaun MaguirePartner at Sequoia CapitalDario AmodeiCo-founder & CEO of AnthropicFei-Fei LiCo-founder & CEO of World Labs; Sequoia Professor of Computer Science at StanfordScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Seth LieblichInvestment Team at 8VCMarkus EnzelbergerPartner at Versant Ventures
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Also attended University of Michigan516
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaHannah KrootMarketing Lead at Intel CapitalScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel Capital
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Also attended Hong Kong International School15
Jess LeePartner and Chief Product Officer at Sequoia CapitalAlan ChanManaging Partner at Vectr VenturesRob GoCo-founder and Partner at NextView VenturesChristopher O'DoreSenior Associate at Advance Venture PartnersDanny SursockPartner at ArchetypeNazanin SoltanAssociate at NewView Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Massachusetts Institute of Technology479
Aileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmMichael TruellCo-founder & CEO of CursorRaquel UrtasunFounder & CEO of WaabiColin WebbFounder & CEO of Avatar RoboticsAdam BryCo-founder & CEO of Skydio
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Also worked at Novo Nordisk Foundation3
Also worked at Asimov, Inc.5
Also worked at Pivot Bio10
Zachary BogueCo-Founder and Managing Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)Joshua PosamentierManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Congruent VenturesMark CuptaManaging Director at Prelude VenturesBrook PorterPartner at G2 Venture PartnersKris KemenyManaging Director at Tekfen VenturesSinan UzanPresident at Tekfen Ventures
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