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John Kerr

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Partner, Co-Founder at Texas Next Capital

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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About

Partner and co-founder of Texas Next Capital who oversees a family investment office. A former securities lawyer and biotech entrepreneur, he founded Azaya Therapeutics and Evestra. He holds a BA from Stanford and a JD from the University of Texas Law School.

Experience

  1. Texas Next CapitalSenior Advisor & Partnercurrent2009 — present
  2. self-employed, writer & investorManagercurrent2000 — present
  3. Texas Biomedical Research InstitutePresident2006 — 2008
  4. American Century CorporationChairman and CEO1983 — 2000San Antonio, Texas
  5. Kerr Connors & Co.Partner1990 — 1996
  6. Cox & SmithPartner1981 — 1983San Antonio, Texas
  7. Andrews & KurthPartner1972 — 1981Houston, Texas

Skills & more

Nonprofits5Fundraising1Start-ups1Business Strategy1ResearchPublic RelationsStrategic Planning6Management3Leadership2Strategy1

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Kerr?
Partner and co-founder of Texas Next Capital who oversees a family investment office. A former securities lawyer and biotech entrepreneur, he founded Azaya Therapeutics and Evestra. He holds a BA from Stanford and a JD from the University of Texas Law School.
Where does John Kerr work?
John Kerr is Partner, Co-Founder at Texas Next Capital.
Where did John Kerr go to school?
John Kerr studied at University of Texas Law School (Juris Doctor (J.D.)); Stanford University (BA, History).