About
President of NJII focused on developing and commercializing paradigm-shifting technologies. He previously founded Visikol, an advanced cell culture and imaging contract research business, and later served as Chief Commercial Officer at MatTek Life Sciences.
Experience
- New Jersey Innovation InstitutePresidentcurrent2023 β presentNewark, New Jersey, United States
- SATOR TherapeuticsAdvisor2023 β 2026Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- MatTek Life SciencesChief Commercial Officer2023
- Visikol IncChief Executive Officer / Co-Founder2014 β 2023Hampton, New Jersey, United States
- MilliporeSigmaR&D Innovation Strategy Sounding Board Member2020 β 2021
- National Science FoundationIGERT Fellow2013 β 2016New Brunswick, NJ
- Johnson & JohnsonProgram Manager - Creative Engagement2015 β 2016
- Johnson & JohnsonPhD Fellow, Environmental Health, Safety, & Sustainability2013 β 2015New Brunswick, NJ
- LemnaPure LLCFounder2014New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)2014 Clean Energy Prize Ambassador2013 β 2014
- Rutgers UniversityTeaching Assistant2012 β 2013New Brunswick, New Jersey
- NASARemote Sensing Intern2011Irvine, California
Education
- Muhlenberg CollegeBS, Biology
- Rutgers UniversityPhD
Skills & more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)4Creativity and Innovation2Startup Development2Team Leadership1Thought Leadership1Capital Raising1Business ManagementNon-profit ManagementHealth SciencesExecutive LeadershipSustainability ConsultingCorporate Sustainability
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Biotechnology IndustryLife SciencesKeynote SpeakingMedical ResearchResearch and Development (R&D)M&A NegotiationsMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Business Advisory ServicesStakeholder ManagementHealthcare ConsultingLeadershipPublic SpeakingFrom Michael's professional profile.
Colleagues at NJII Venture Studio
Charlene Nicholson
Controller at NJII Venture Studio
Darlene Carr
Vice President, Healthcare at NJII Venture Studio
Jennifer D'Angelo
Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, Healthcare Division at NJII Venture Studio
Joseph Cauvin
Vice President, Operations at NJII Venture Studio
Lauren Baldino
Vice President, People Development and Culture at NJII Venture Studio
Michael Chirico
Compliance/Privacy Officer & General Counsel at NJII Venture Studio
Michael Van Ter Sluis
Vice President, Entrepreneurship at NJII Venture Studio
Susan Teran
Healthcare Technology Officer at NJII Venture Studio
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Michael Johnson work?
- Michael Johnson is President at NJII Venture Studio.
Same school
Also attended Muhlenberg College7
Mark AccomandoVenture Partner at Heartland VenturesBrian LafondManager, Portfolio Finance at Optum VenturesMaya IllovskyAdministrative Assistant & Office Manager at Left Lane CapitalDavid LandmanAdvisor at Reach CapitalKevin YornCo-Founder & General Partner at BroadLight CapitalMark ParisManaging Partner at Third Sphere
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Also attended Rutgers University111
Jigar RaythathaInvestor at Third Rock VenturesRobin LiInvestor at GGV CapitalDominique LittleGovernment Affairs Lead at ParadigmGanesh PersadVice President & Chief Information Officer at Flare Capital PartnersMark FieldsInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersBasil AlomaryPrincipal, Head of Research & Growth Strategy at Stripes
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Shared employers
Also worked at MatTek Life Sciences1
Also worked at MilliporeSigma2
Also worked at Johnson & Johnson144
Karthik ArdhanareeswaranInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)KobeFinance Director at Hummingbird VenturesMickelFinance & Risk Management at Hummingbird VenturesHal PazInvestor at Khosla VenturesNiall O'DonnellManaging Director at RiverVest Venture PartnersBrad H. ValeFounding General Partner at Treo Ventures, Llc
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Also worked at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)443
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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