Chris Voigt
InvestorProfessor, MIT & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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
Experience
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDepartment Head, Biological Engineeringcurrent2023 β present
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyProfessor2013 β 2023
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAssociate Professor2011 β 2013
- Novo Nordisk FoundationBoard Membercurrent2023 β presentCopenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
- Asimov, Inc.Co-Foundercurrent2017 β presentGreater Boston
- Pivot BioCo-Foundercurrent2011 β presentEmeryville, California, United States
- UCSFAssistant Professor2003 β 2011
- University of California, BerkeleyPostdoctoral Fellow2002 β 2003Berkeley, CA
Education
- CaltechPhD, Biochemistry and Biophysics1998 β 2002
- University of MichiganBSE, Chemical Engineering1994 β 1998
- Brandywine High School1990 β 1994
- Hong Kong International School1986 β 1989
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.
Same school
Also attended Caltech84
Shaun MaguirePartner at Sequoia CapitalScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Seth LieblichInvestment Team at 8VCMarkus EnzelbergerPartner at Versant VenturesWen HsiehFounding Managing Partner at Matter Venture PartnersHaomiao HuangFounding Partner at Matter Venture Partners
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Also attended University of Michigan374
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzKarim 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 School6
Shared employers
Also worked at Massachusetts Institute of Technology271
Aileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Noubar AfeyanInvestor at Flagship PioneeringVyas RamananVenture Partner at Third Rock VenturesRhie LimPartner, Global Strategy at One Way Ventures
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Also worked at Novo Nordisk Foundation2
Also worked at Asimov, Inc.5
Also worked at Pivot Bio9
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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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
Andy Beck
CEO, PathAI & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
Ash Ashutosh
CEO, Actifio & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
Bernhard van Lengerich
CEO at Seeding The Future Foundation. Board Member at Beyond Meat and CSO at General Mills & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
Bill Brady
CEO, Kula Bio, Monolith Materials, Mascoma Corporation & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC


















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