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John DysonunlockedJohn: together at Monash University (1985)
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About
Works with the University of Melbourne's commercialisation group and oversees Uniseed's biotechnology opportunities, bringing drug development experience from roles at BioDiem and Amrad. Holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Melbourne.
Experience
- UniseedInvestment Directorcurrent2024 — presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
- UniseedInvestment Manager2007 — 2024Melbourne, Australia
- Ena Respiratory Pty LtdNon Executive Directorcurrent2020 — presentMelbourne, Australia
- Certa TherapeuticsNon Executive Directorcurrent2018 — presentMelbourne, Australia
- Kinoxis Therapeutics Pty LtdNon Executive Directorcurrent2018 — presentMelbourne, Australia
- EXONATE LIMITEDNon Executive Directorcurrent2016 — presentCambridge, United Kingdom
- Axelia Oncology Pty Ltd (Formally Ena Therapeutics)Non Executive Directorcurrent2016 — presentMelbourne, Australia
- Q-Sera Pty LtdNon Executive Directorcurrent2012 — presentMelbourne, Australia
- OccuRxNon Executive Director2013 — 2024Melbourne, Australia
- Currus Biologics Pty LtdNon Executive Director2023 — 2024Melbourne, Australia
- Various Biotechnology Start-up CompaniesNon-Executive Director (Previous)2007 — 2022
- Nexgen Plants Pty LtdNon-Executive Director (Previous) - Other Technology Start-Up2014 — 2020
- Biodiem LtdPharmaceutical Development Manager2003 — 2007Melbourne, Australia
- Amrad Corporation (Zenyth Pharmaceuticals) LtdPreclinical Development Manager1998 — 2003Melbourne, Australia
- St Vincent's Hospital MelbourneResearch Officer1996 — 1998Department of Clinical Neuroscience
- Monash UniversitySenior Research Assistant1992Centre for Bioprocess Technology
- Monash UniversityResearch Assistant1991Department of Biochemistry
Skills & more
Venture Capital9Commercialization7Biotechnology IndustryProject Management1Strategic Planning1Start-ups1Lifesciences1NeuroscienceBiotechnology10Strategy5Drug Development8Clinical Development5
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Colleagues at UniSeed Pty Ltd.
Alastair Hick
CEO at UniSeed Pty Ltd.
Aleta Knowles
Investment Manager - Biotechnology at UniSeed Pty Ltd.
Alex Mahoney
Investment Analyst at UniSeed Pty Ltd.
Cherie Van Wensveen
Investment Manager at UniSeed Pty Ltd.
Guy Hedley
Co-Founder & General Partner at UniSeed Pty Ltd.
Harikesh Pushpapathan
Partner at Stoic VC
Jeffrey Bourne
Investment Manager - Technology at UniSeed Pty Ltd.
Laura Droessler-Dansie
Investment Manager - Technology at UniSeed Pty Ltd.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Kurek?
- Works with the University of Melbourne's commercialisation group and oversees Uniseed's biotechnology opportunities, bringing drug development experience from roles at BioDiem and Amrad. Holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Melbourne.
- Where does John Kurek work?
- John Kurek is Investment Director - Biotechnology at UniSeed Pty Ltd..
- Where did John Kurek go to school?
- John Kurek studied at Australian Institute of Company Directors (Graduate, Company Directors Course); University of Melbourne (Graduate Diploma in Drug Evaluation & Pharmaceutical Science); University of Melbourne (PhD, Neuroscience).
Same school
Also attended Australian Institute of Company Directors199
John DysonInvestment Principal at Starfish VenturesHelen SounessVenture Partner at RampersandOliver RyanFinance and Operations at Skip CapitalTim HeasleyPartner at ArtesianKirsten BernhardtPrincipal at ArtesianJordan JeffreyPrincipal at Artesian
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Also attended University of Melbourne342
Cameron AdamsCo-founder & Chief Product Officer of CanvaKevin JohnsonInvestor at MedicxiEsther GilmoreGlobal Head of the Client Team at Generation Investment ManagementMark MillsClient Team Member at Generation Investment ManagementPaulInvestor at Square Peg CapitalClarissa KartikaAssociate, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.
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Also attended Monash University209
John DysonInvestment Principal at Starfish VenturesDallies LimInvestor Relations Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsVania Yobeli MeghanDirector, Investment Support at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Clarissa KartikaAssociate, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Barry BrottCo-founder at Square Peg CapitalJustin LibermanCo-founder at Square Peg Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Uniseed9
Harikesh PushpapathanPartner at Stoic VCAlejandra RomeroAssociate at Main Sequence VenturesAlastair HickCEO at UniSeed Pty Ltd.Laura Droessler-DansieInvestment Manager - Technology at UniSeed Pty Ltd.Aleta KnowlesInvestment Manager - Biotechnology at UniSeed Pty Ltd.Jeffrey BourneInvestment Manager - Technology at UniSeed Pty Ltd.
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Also worked at Kinoxis Therapeutics Pty Ltd2
Also worked at Monash University37
Gordon RausserAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture PartnersJohn WarnerPresident & CEO, Technology Greenhouse at New Earth VenturesRyley LucasInvestment Team at Five V CapitalRebecca KannourakisFounder-in-residence at Tin Alley VenturesMax FedinChief Technology Officer at Cypher CapitalRick SquirePortfolio Manager (Materials) at Acorn Capital
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