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Tom Woiwode

Tom Woiwode

Managing Director atVersant VenturesCalifornia
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Tom Woiwode has worked at Versant since 2002 in operational and investment roles, becoming Managing Director in 2014. He previously was a medicinal chemist at XenoPort and holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Stanford.

What Tom can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. XenoPort · medicinal chemist
  2. Versant
    Now
  3. Amira · CBO
  4. Synosia · CBO
  5. Flexion · CBO
  6. Okairos · COO
  7. Versant Ventures · Managing Director
    Now

Investments named in public bios

AmiraSynosiaFlexionOkairosCrisprAudentesAnnapurnaGritstoneCrineticsJecureTherachonAligosPassageTempestVividion

Focus

biotechventure capitaltherapeutics

Education

Stanford University, Ph.D. in chemistry

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Clare OzawaManaging Director
Jerel Davis
Jerel DavisManaging Director
Markus Enzelberger
Markus EnzelbergerPartner
Nigel Sheail
Nigel SheailPartner
Ariel Kantor
Ariel KantorPrincipal

Partners like Tom

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Pete Bastien
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Alex Colville
Alex ColvilleCo-Founder and General Partner, The Longevity Fund
Manuel Gonzalez
Manuel GonzalezPartner, AgFunder
Joel S. MarcusExecutive Chairman & Founder; founded and leads Alexandria Venture Investments, Alexandria Venture Investments

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Questions

Who is Tom Woiwode?

Tom Woiwode has worked at Versant since 2002 in operational and investment roles, becoming Managing Director in 2014. He previously was a medicinal chemist at XenoPort and holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Stanford.

How much does Tom Woiwode invest?

Versant Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Tom Woiwode?

A warm intro from a founder Versant Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Tom Woiwode do before Versant Ventures?

medicinal chemist at XenoPort; CBO at Amira; CBO at Synosia; CBO at Flexion; COO at Okairos.

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