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Paul Sekhri

Investor

Investor at eGenesis, Inc. Full-time

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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Catherine Pearce, DHSc, MBAunlockedPaul: together at Teva Pharmaceuticals (2013–2014)
Paul: together at Deep Genomics
×3Paul: together at TPG Global
×7Paul: together at University of Maryland

About

Paul J. Sekhri is Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of vTv Therapeutics, where he has overseen the company's restructuring and financing to advance a diabetes therapy into Phase III clinical trials. With nearly four decades of experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology leadership, he has served as Director, Chairman, or Executive Chairman on more than 40 public and private company boards across the United States, Europe, and Israel, with expertise in board governance, capital formation, M&A, and business development. He holds degrees in Membrane Physiology and Zoology from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and is based across North America and Europe.

Experience

  1. vTv Therapeutics LLCChair, President and CEO, vTv Therapeutics, Inc.current2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. ApnimedChairperson of the Boardcurrent2026 — presentBoston, MA
  3. Oryn TherapeuticsExecutive Chaircurrent2026 — present
  4. Violet TherapeuticsExecutive Chaircurrent2024 — present
  5. Deep GenomicsMember Board of Directorscurrent2025 — present
  6. Resolution TherapeuticsChair of the Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  7. KayotheraMember Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
  8. LikeMindsMember Board of Directorscurrent2016 — present
  9. Veeva SystemsBoard Membercurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  10. AdhereTechBoard Member2024 — 2025New Jersey, United States
  11. Compugen Ltd.Chair of the Board of Directors2017 — 2025Tel Aviv Area, Israel
  12. ORYN THERAPEUTICS, LLCBoard Member2022 — 2024San Diego Metropolitan Area
  13. Longboard PharmaceuticalsChair of the Board of Directors2021 — 2024San Diego, California, United States
  14. Spring DiscoveryBoard Member2021 — 2024San Diego, California, United States
  15. eGenesis, Inc.Board Member2019 — 2024Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  16. eGenesis, Inc.President and CEO2019 — 2022New York, New York
  17. IpsenBoard Director2018 — 2023Paris Area, France
  18. Pharming Group N.V.Chair of the Board of Directors2015 — 2023Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
  19. BiomX IncBoard Director2020 — 2022Tel Aviv, Israel
  20. Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc.Board Director2017 — 2020Greater Seattle Area
  21. Petra Pharma CorporationChair of the Board of Directors2016 — 2020New York, New York
  22. Topas Therapeutics GmbHChair of the Board of Supervisory Directors2017 — 2019Hamburg Area, Germany
  23. LyceraPresident and CEO2015 — 2019New York
  24. Enumeral Biomedical Holdings, Inc.Board Director2015 — 2017Greater New York City Area
  25. Nivalis Therapeutics, Inc.Board Director2016 — 2017
  26. HIghline Therapeutics/Versant VenturesOperating Partner2016 — 2017New York
  27. Ascendancy HealthcareBoard Director2012 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
  28. SanofiSenior Vice President, Integrated Care2014 — 2015Paris Area, France
  29. Teva PharmaceuticalsGroup Executive Vice President, Global Business Development and Chief Strategy Officer2013 — 2014
  30. PatientSafe SolutionsBoard Director2012 — 2014
  31. moksha8Chairman Of The Board2011 — 2013
  32. MacroGenics, Inc.Board Director2010 — 2013
  33. TPG GlobalHead, Biotech Ops Group2009 — 2013
  34. Intercept PharmaceuticalsBoard Director2008 — 2012
  35. KAI PharmaceuticalsBoard Director2007 — 2012
  36. APT PharmaceuticalsBoard Director2007 — 2011
  37. Cerimon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Founder, President and CEO2004 — 2009
  38. MPM CapitalEIR2004 — 2006
  39. ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.President and Chief Business Officer2003 — 2004
  40. Northeast Consulting Resources, Inc.Consultant2003 — 2004

Skills & more

Board LeadershipVenture Capital41Pharmaceuticals3Biotechnology99Business Development36Licensing14Pharmaceutical Industry99Technology Transfer67Sop1Biomarkers3Lifesciences37Clinical Trials22
+12 moreCorporate DevelopmentMedical DevicesClinical DevelopmentProduct LaunchNeurologyMarket AccessStrategic PlanningOncologyValidationProduct DevelopmentStrategyCTMS

Languages French

From Paul's professional profile.

Colleagues at eGenesis, Inc. Full-time

Albert Wiegman
Managing Director at Fresenius Medical Care Ventures
Mike Curtis
President & Chief Executive Officer at eGenesis, Inc. Full-time

Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Sekhri?
Paul J. Sekhri is Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of vTv Therapeutics, where he has overseen the company's restructuring and financing to advance a diabetes therapy into Phase III clinical trials. With nearly four decades of experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology leadership, he has served as Director, Chairman, or Executive Chairman on more than 40 public and private company boards across the United States, Europe, and Israel, with expertise in board governance, capital formation, M&A, and business development. He holds degrees in Membrane Physiology and Zoology from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and is based across North America and Europe.
Where does Paul Sekhri work?
Paul Sekhri is at eGenesis, Inc. Full-time.
What check size does Paul Sekhri write?
Paul Sekhri typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Paul Sekhri go to school?
Paul Sekhri studied at University of Maryland School of Medicine (Neuroscience); University of Maryland (B.Sc., Zoology); Allegheny College (Biology, General).

Founder mafias

University of Maryland mafia167

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Arjun SethiBAFounded Termina +4Jonathan ChenBachelor of Science - BSFounded Fiscalnote +2Eric LitmanComputer Science, MarketingFounded Medialets +2Haroon MokhtarzadaB.A.Founded Rocketmoney +1Ben BrittMSFounded Sundayhealth +1Jacob RobinsonBachelor of Science (BS)Founded VO Health +1

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Versant Ventures mafia12

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Peter EmtageVenture PartnerFounded Santa Ana +1Erik T. EngelsonVenture PartnerFounded Medina Medical +1Mike RosenbluthInvestment ProfessionalFounded Swing +1Rami HannoushVenture PartnerFounded Epi BiologicsBryan BergCBO-in-ResidenceFounded StandardcapBeckie RobertsonManaging DirectorFounded Egis

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Mpmcapital mafia7

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

William GreeneVenture PartnerFounded Pear Therapeutics +1Corey M. McCannPrincipalFounded T.Rx Capital +1Luke EvninCo-Founder; Senior AdvisorFounded Werewolf TherapeuticsKatarina PanceVenture FellowFounded Epi BiologicsPatrick BaeuerleExcutive PartnerFounded Aktis OncologyChris VarmaVenture PartnerFounded Frontier Medicines

Deep Genomics mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Nessan BerminghamBoard MemberFounded Korro Bio +2Philip FradkinComputational BiologistFounded Blank BioDorsa RohaniMachine Learning InternFounded Mosaic

Intercept Pharmaceuticals mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Rachel McMinnChief Business and Strategy OfficerFounded Neurogene +1Daniel BradburyDirectorFounded SensulinMike YoungConsultant, Organizational Development & PlanningFounded Comanche Biopharma

Same school

Also attended University of Maryland School of Medicine5

Ehsan SadriInvestor at Visionary VenturesCharlotte Jones-BurtonPartner at 2Flo VenturesDr. Ehsan SadriInvestment Committee at Visionary VenturesManan ShahFounder at WyndlySuzanne CloughExecutive Officer at WellDoc

Also attended University of Maryland363

Katrina PagliaChief Legal Officer at Pantera CapitalSujal PatelStrategic Director at Madrona Venture GroupDaniel DemmerInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersDan RochkindCFO at Lerer HippeauAaron EpsteinGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorKevin NiechenInvestment Team at 8VC

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Also attended Allegheny College11

Mark A. FrantzGeneral Partner at Blue Delta CapitalGeorgia FrostSenior Associate at Dementia DiscoveryKelsie LaBarberaProgram Manager at Innovation WorksSara LongoProgram Manager at Innovation WorksGeorgia FrostVice President at Dementia Discovery FundSarah IrvingVP, Real Estate Operations at Crusoe

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Shared employers

Also worked at Deep Genomics4

Nessan BerminghamInvestor at Khosla VenturesPhilip FradkinFounder at Blank BioDorsa RohaniFounder at MosaicBrendan FreyChief Innovation Officer and Founder at Deep Genomics

Also worked at MacroGenics, Inc.2

Kenneth GalbraithInvestor at SynconaAlfred ScheideggerManaging Partner at Nextech Invest

Also worked at Intercept Pharmaceuticals5

Paolo FundaròFounder and Managing Partner at XGEN VentureDaniel BradburyInvestor at BioBritKlaus VeitingerVenture Partner at OrbiMedRachel McMinnExecutive Officer, Director at Neurogene IncMike YoungFounder at Comanche Biopharma

Also worked at Novartis201

Rebecca JamesInvestor at Index VenturesScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Freya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at MedicxiAndrea AmadorCompliance Manager at Inveready Technology Investment GroupAbbie CelnikerInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJesper GromadaInvestor at Third Rock Ventures

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