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Rufus KingunlockedSteve: together at University of Oxford (1977β1979)
Steve: together at University of Oxford
Γ10Steve: together at Amplify Partners
About
A biotech platform strategist and dealmaker, Holtzman founded DNX Corporation, served as Chief Business Officer at Millennium Pharmaceuticals, led Infinity Pharmaceuticals as CEO, was EVP of Corporate Development at Biogen, and was founding CEO of Decibel Therapeutics (acquired by Regeneron in 2023). He now advises biotech founders and holds executive chair and board roles at several biotech companies.
Experience
- Divergence LabsBoard Membercurrent2026 β present
- Cellular IntelligenceBoard Membercurrent2025 β presentBoston, MA
- Manifold BioExecutive Chair Board of Directorscurrent2024 β present
- Berklee College of Musicboard of Trustee Membercurrent2004 β present
- CAMP4 TherapeuticsBoard Member2025 β 2026Cambridge, MA
- CAMP4 TherapeuticsChairperson of the Board2018 β 2025Cambridge, MA
Colleagues at Amplify Partners
Arjun Narayan
Venture Partner at Amplify Partners
Artur Bergman
Founder, Fastly at Amplify Partners
Barr Yaron
Partner at Amplify Partners
Barry McCardel
Founder, Hex at Amplify Partners
Bruno Fernandez-Ruiz
Venture Partner at Amplify Partners
Carlie Wright
Operations Associate at Amplify Partners
David Beyer
Partner at Amplify Partners
Elliot Hershberg
Scientist, Writer, and Investor on a mission to accelerate The Century of Biology
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Steve Holtzman?
- A biotech platform strategist and dealmaker, Holtzman founded DNX Corporation, served as Chief Business Officer at Millennium Pharmaceuticals, led Infinity Pharmaceuticals as CEO, was EVP of Corporate Development at Biogen, and was founding CEO of Decibel Therapeutics (acquired by Regeneron in 2023). He now advises biotech founders and holds executive chair and board roles at several biotech companies.
- Where does Steve Holtzman work?
- Steve Holtzman is Bio Advisor at Amplify Partners.
- Where did Steve Holtzman go to school?
- Steve Holtzman studied at University of Oxford (B.Phil., Philosophy); Michigan State University (BA, Philosophy).
Same school
Also attended University of Oxford1,771
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Also attended Michigan State University264
Sumant MandalCo-Founder & Managing Partner at March Capital PartnersJay W. SchmelterCo-founder of RiverVest Venture Partners, funding and founding life science companiesKevin NovakFounder at Rackhouse Venture Management LpTrina WellerInvestor at Ulu VenturesTamara SteffensManaging Director at Thomson Reuters VenturesKevin MorningstarGeneral Partner at Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc
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Shared employers
Also worked at Divergence Labs1
Also worked at Cellular Intelligence6
Lu ZhangFounder and Managing Partner at FusionIttai HarelManaging Partner | HealthTech at PitangoYaron SamidFounder and Managing Partner at TechAviv Founder PartnersAmir ShevatPartner at Darkmode VenturesMicha Y. BreakstoneInvestor at NeuraLightChad A. CowanExecutive Officer, Director at Clade Therapeutics
Also worked at Manifold Bio10
Jory BellGeneral Partner at Playground GlobalBenjamin KimPartner at Playground GlobalNunΓ© Martiros, PhDVice President at Paladin Capital GroupJeff HuberGeneral Partner at Triatomic CapitalPatrick ZhangInvestor at Horizons VenturesAniq KassamManaging Director at FAST β by GETTYLAB
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Also worked at Berklee College of Music8
Jason RhodesPartner at Atlas VentureMichael A. BrownPartner at Shield CapitalGeorge HowardInvestor at Acme InnovationGavin BergerBoard of Directors at Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)Paul CirielloInvestor at Fairhaven Capital PartnersBrian HarrisCo-Founder and CEO at MedRhythms
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