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Dean Didato

Partner atInnova MemphisTennessee
Innova Memphis websiteFirm profile

Dean Didato is a partner at Innova Memphis. He previously worked as an international executive in the bioengineering and specialty chemical sectors.

What Dean can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedMostly follows a lead
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Career

  1. Innova · Partner
    2017-null
  2. Innova Memphis · Partner
    Now

Focus

food safetybioengineeringspecialty chemicalfood processing

Education

Marietta College, B.S. in Biology-ManagementCenters for Creative Leadership, The Leadership Development ProgramHarvard University, Negotiation

Also at Innova Memphis

Jan BoutenPartner

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Questions

Who is Dean Didato?

Dean Didato is a partner at Innova Memphis. He previously worked as an international executive in the bioengineering and specialty chemical sectors.

How much does Dean Didato invest?

Innova Memphis has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Dean Didato?

A warm intro from a founder Innova Memphis backed works best.

What did Dean Didato do before Innova Memphis?

Partner at Innova.

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