Where does Shelby Newsad work?

Shelby Newsad is Investor at Compound.

What check size does Shelby Newsad write?

Shelby Newsad typically writes checks of $400K – $1.5M.

Where did Shelby Newsad go to school?

Shelby Newsad studied at University of Cambridge (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Plant Sciences); University of Cambridge (Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Bioscience Enterprise); The Ohio State University (Bachelor’s Degree, Biochemistry).

Shelby Newsad

Investor

Investor at Compound

United States

Writes $400K – $1.5M checks · typically $1M

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Adam ShuaibunlockedShelby: together at University of Cambridge (2017–2022)

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About

Shelby Newsad is a scientist-turned-investor with experimental expertise in plant sciences, neuroscience and drug discovery, authors thesis-heavy frontier biology pieces, and advances hardware+AI for data moats and faster discovery.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

s•••@compound.vcreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechCrypto & Web3Deep TechHardwareHealthtechRobotics

Experience

CompoundPartnercurrent2024 — presentNew York, New York, United States
CompoundInvestorcurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
University of CambridgePhD Candidate Plant Science2018 — 2022Greater Cambridge Area
University of CambridgeMPhil Candidate in Bioscience Enterprise2017 — 2020Greater Cambridge Area
Hummingbird VenturesAnalyst2021 — 2022
Start CodonTeam Lead Due Diligence Projects2020 — 2021Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Ahren Innovation CapitalSummer Intern2020
Newnham College Finance and Investment SocietyFounder and President2019 — 2020Greater Cambridge Area
Global Biotech RevolutionLeader of Tomorrow2019 — 2020Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge University Venture Capital and Private Equity SocietyPresident2018 — 2019Greater Cambridge Area
Cambridge Consulting NetworkConsultant2018Greater Cambridge Area
Merck GroupForesight & Scouting2018Darmstadt Area, Germany
The National Institutes of HealthPost-baccalaureate Research Fellow: Serpe Lab2016 — 2017Bethesda, MD
Helmholtz Centre for Infection ResearchResearch Assistant: Titz Lab2015Saarland
The Ohio State UniversityOrganic Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant2015Columbus, Ohio
The Ohio State UniversityResearch Assistant: Glaser Lab2013 — 2014Columbus, Ohio

Skills & more

Microbiology skills: Western Blot, PCR, RT-PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Luciferase8Research26Science15Biochemistry15Laboratory6Teaching5Organic Chemistry5Molecular Biology5Western Blotting5Data Analysis2Leadership

Languages English · German · Spanish

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John Palmer

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Josh Nussbaum

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Joshua Nussbaum

Principal at Compound

Michael Dempsey

Managing Partner at Compound

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shelby Newsad?: Shelby Newsad is a scientist-turned-investor with experimental expertise in plant sciences, neuroscience and drug discovery, authors thesis-heavy frontier biology pieces, and advances hardware+AI for data moats and faster discovery.
Where does Shelby Newsad work?: Shelby Newsad is Investor at Compound.
What does Shelby Newsad invest in?: Shelby Newsad invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Robotics.
What check size does Shelby Newsad write?: Shelby Newsad typically writes checks of $400K – $1.5M.
Where did Shelby Newsad go to school?: Shelby Newsad studied at University of Cambridge (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Plant Sciences); University of Cambridge (Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Bioscience Enterprise); The Ohio State University (Bachelor’s Degree, Biochemistry).

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Also attended The Ohio State University214

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Shared employers

Also worked at Hummingbird Ventures35

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