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Gjalt: together at Baruch Future Ventures
About
Gjalt Huisman is a synthetic biology specialist with over 20 years of experience building R&D organizations and moving scientific innovation toward commercialization. He previously worked at Metabolix, Maxygen, and Codexis, where he led enzyme discovery for pharmaceuticals including atorvastatin, sitagliptin, and nirmatrelvir, and later established Codexis' biotherapeutics business. He holds MSc and PhD degrees from the University of Groningen and conducted post-doctoral work at Harvard Medical School, joining Baruch Future Ventures in 2023.
Invests in
Biotech
Experience
- Embold TherapeuticsChief Executive Officercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Enzyme Tech ConsultingConsultantcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Codexis, Inc.Senior Vice President, Strategic Development; General Manager, Biotherapeutics2013 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- Codexis, Inc.Vice President, Product Planning, Pharmaceutical Chemicals2002 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
- MaxygenDirector of Research and Product Manager, Pharmaceuticals1998 — 2002Redwood City, California, United States
- MetabolixResearch Scientist and Group Leader Molecular Biology1994 — 1998Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Skills & more
Protein Engineering9Biocatalysis8Functional GenomicsRare DiseasesBiotechnologyBusiness StrategyLicensing NegotiationsResearch and Development (R&D)Drug DiscoveryLife SciencesBiopharmaceuticalsTechnology Transfer
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Colleagues at Baruch Future Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Gjalt Huisman?
- Gjalt Huisman is a synthetic biology specialist with over 20 years of experience building R&D organizations and moving scientific innovation toward commercialization. He previously worked at Metabolix, Maxygen, and Codexis, where he led enzyme discovery for pharmaceuticals including atorvastatin, sitagliptin, and nirmatrelvir, and later established Codexis' biotherapeutics business. He holds MSc and PhD degrees from the University of Groningen and conducted post-doctoral work at Harvard Medical School, joining Baruch Future Ventures in 2023.
- Where does Gjalt Huisman work?
- Gjalt Huisman is at Baruch Future Ventures.
- What does Gjalt Huisman invest in?
- Gjalt Huisman invests in Biotech.
- Where did Gjalt Huisman go to school?
- Gjalt Huisman studied at Harvard Medical School (Post Doctoral Fellow, Microbial Physiology and Molecular Genetics); University of Groningen (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemistry); Stedelijk Gymnasium Leeuwarden.
Founder mafias
Harvard Medical School mafia110
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
George ChurchFounded Editas Medicine +5Sangeeta N. BhatiaDoctor of Medicine (MD)Founded Port Therapeutics +3Andrey ZarurClinical ImmunologyFounded GreenLight Pandemic Response +3Howard ChangM.D.Founded Accent Therapeutics +3Michael TolentinoResidencyFounded Aviceda Therapeutics +2Venky SoundararajanResearch Fellowship in GeneticsFounded nference +2
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University of Groningen mafia34
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Remco van ZantenMsCFounded Zalando +2Ronald BrusDoctor of Medicine (MD)Founded Mytomorrows +1Ed Samulski, PhDPostdoctoral ResearchFounded Liquidia Technologies +1Koen ThijssenBScFounded Insify Small business insurance +1Herman KienhuisMScFounded Curiosity VCJeroen KimmelsEconometricsFounded Future Food Fund
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Codexis mafia5
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Baruch Future Ventures mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Harvard Medical School245
Niko BonatsosFounder and Managing Partner of VerdictAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Ben RobbinsInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)David ReshefInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Krishna YeshwantInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Morgan CheathamPartner and Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Breyer Capital
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Also attended University of Groningen183
Ragnar JongenInvestor at DN CapitalJelle Van de PutteFund Administrator at Capricorn Venture PartnersLaura LentzExecutive Assistant at Castle Island VenturesChristophe de MontillePartner at Beyond Capital VenturesPeter HaasjesHead of Investments at NoaberMarlene van LooProgramma manager at Noaber
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Shared employers
Also worked at Codexis, Inc.6
Peter Seufer-WasserthalExecutives in Residence at GENERAL INCEPTIONTom BaruchInvestor at Baruch Future VenturesFrances H. ArnoldVenture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LPEzhil SubbianFounder at StringbioAlan ShawPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at CalystaRyan MartineauFounder, Chief Executive Officer at Specifx
Also worked at Maxygen6
Jamie BacherEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation SpaceRuchita SinhaGeneral Partner at AV8 VenturesJosh SilvermanInvestor at Baruch Future VenturesJan Møller MikkelsenPresident at Ascendis Pharma A/SFrances H. ArnoldVenture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LPSteven GlazerPartner at Ventac Partners
