Michael Rubin
InvestorInvestor at Northpond Ventures
Maryland
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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Anthony PhilippakisunlockedMichael: together at Harvard Medical School (2002–2007)
Michael: together at Harvard Medical School
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Michael: together at Harvard University
About
Physician‑surgeon and NIH-funded scientist whose unusually deep clinical and bioengineering expertise underpinned rise from a small parental loan to a multi‑billion‑dollar platform; champions the 3 P's—Prepared, Passionate, Personable—and compassion-driven approach.
Invests in
BiotechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Experience
- Northpond VenturesFounder and CEOcurrent2018 — presentBethesda, Maryland
- Stanford University School of MedicineAdjunct Professorcurrent2023 — present
- Harvard UniversityVisiting Scholar (Wyss Institute)current2020 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyVisting Scholar (School of Engineering)current2022 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Sands CapitalCo-Founder and Managing Partner, Sands Capital Ventures2010 — 2018Arlington, VA (Washington D.C.)
- Sands CapitalResearch Analyst and Portfolio Manager2008 — 2018
Skills & more
EntrepreneurshipMedicineVenture Capital80CEOs33Mathematical Modeling26Recombinant DNA25RNA Biology22Quantum Mechanics23Quantum Field Theory22Spectroscopy22Angel Investing24Molecular Microbiology22
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Drug DevelopmentQualitative ResearchMolecular ModelingBiopharmaceuticalsUniversity LecturingCapital EquipmentQuantitative AnalyticsDrug DiscoveryWritingFortranC++Pharmacology- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) — CFA Institute
- Certificate in Legal Essentials — Cornell Law School
- Certificate in Craft Brewing — Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Doctor of Mixology — Harvard Student Agencies
- Certificate in Business Law — Cornell Law School
- Certificate in Digital Photography — Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
- Certificate in Medicinal Plants — Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) — Society of Wine Educators
- Fellow of The American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO) — American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Series 63 - Uniformed Securites Agent State Law Exam — FINRA
From Michael's professional profile.
Colleagues at Northpond Ventures
Alexis Fleming
Manager, Portfolio Operations & Administration at Northpond Ventures
Andrea Jackson
Partner at Northpond Ventures
Andrew Lee
Managing Director at Northpond Ventures
Anirvan Chowdhury
Director at Qualcomm Ventures
Anjali Jagannath
Vice President, Finance at Northpond Ventures
Ashley Cowher
Senior Executive Assistant at Northpond Ventures
Ben Hartheimer
Senior Associate, Portfolio Operations at Northpond Ventures
Catherine Gamble
Manager, Corporate Finance at Northpond Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Rubin?
- Physician‑surgeon and NIH-funded scientist whose unusually deep clinical and bioengineering expertise underpinned rise from a small parental loan to a multi‑billion‑dollar platform; champions the 3 P's—Prepared, Passionate, Personable—and compassion-driven approach.
- Where does Michael Rubin work?
- Michael Rubin is Investor at Northpond Ventures.
- What does Michael Rubin invest in?
- Michael Rubin invests in Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- What check size does Michael Rubin write?
- Michael Rubin typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Michael Rubin go to school?
- Michael Rubin studied at Harvard Medical School (Fellowship, Retina); The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (Residency, Ophthalmology); Harvard Medical School (Internship (Mount Auburn Hospital), Medicine).
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Also attended Harvard Medical School245
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Also attended UCLA833
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Also attended Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst67
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Also attended CFA Institute249
Matt CherianVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalLaviva MazharPrincipal at Luge CapitalJan AvontsInvestment Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersKim RobertsonFinancial Manager at 4Di CapitalHans DellenbachSenior Partner, CFO, Head of Corporate Development at Emerald Technology Ventures AgMax HeftiInvestment Director - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
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Shared employers
Also worked at Harvard University423
Nathan BlecharczykCo-founder & CSO of AirbnbRyan SheaCo-founder of Blockstack (Stacks)Rachel HansenInvestor at Index VenturesDave MunichielloInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Nicole GaudelliEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Logan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTech
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Also worked at Massachusetts Institute of Technology764
Aileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmMichael TruellCo-founder & CEO of CursorRaquel UrtasunFounder & CEO of WaabiColin WebbFounder & CEO of Avatar RoboticsAbraham BachrachCo-founder & CTO of Skydio
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Also worked at Sands Capital55
Sharon KedarCo-Founder, Partner at Northpond VenturesNick FutrellSenior Associate at Northpond VenturesFrank M. SandsChief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer at Sands Capital VenturesBrian A. ChristiansenSr. Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, Executive Managing Director at Sands Capital VenturesAndrew P. GiordanoExecutive Managing Director, Client Relations and Business Development at Sands Capital VenturesDana M. McNamaraChief Administrative Officer, Executive Managing Director at Sands Capital Ventures
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