Karan Takhar
Director/Board Member at ZENTALIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Network origin in Karan Takhar first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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| College/University | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 275 |
| Public Company | Biotechnology | 27 | |
| Public Company | Biotechnology | 19 | |
Matrix Capital Management Co. LP
 Matrix Capital Management Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance Matrix Capital Management Co. LP (Matrix) is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by David E. Goel and Paul J. Ferri in 1999. Matrix serves as the manager or management firm with discretionary investment authority to private pooled investment vehicles, the securities of which are offered to investors on a private placement basis.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 13 |
ElevateBio LLC
 ElevateBio LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology ElevateBio LLC is a biotechnology holding company, which creates and operates a broad portfolio of cell and gene therapy companies. It builds single and multi-product companies by providing scientific founders with bench-to-bedside capabilities including scientists, manufacturing facilities, drug developers, and commercial expertise. The company was founded by David L. Hallal, Vikas Sinha, and Mitchell H. Finer and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
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| Holding Company | Biotechnology | 8 |
Encoded Therapeutics, Inc.
 Encoded Therapeutics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Encoded Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that engages in the development of precision medicines and therapy for genetic disorders. It focuses on viral gene therapies. The company was founded by Kartik Ramamoorthi and Stephanie Tagliatela and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 8 |
Palleon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Palleon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Palleon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as biotechnology company. The firm discovers and develops immuno-oncology drugs, medicines, and therapies for the treatment of cancer diseases. It specializes in clinical development, and glyco-immune checkpoint inhibitors. The company was founded by Jim Broderick, Carolyn Bertozzi and Paul Crocker in 2015 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 8 |
Bardavon Health Innovations LLC
 Bardavon Health Innovations LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Bardavon Health Innovations LLC provides data and analytics solutions. It offers note reporting, effort assessment, data analytics and application portals. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.
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| Holding Company | Data Processing Services | 6 |
Kalyra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Kalyra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Kalyra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures small molecule drugs. The company was founded by Brian T. Dorsey, Cam L. Garner and Kevin Bunker and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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| Holding Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 2 |
AyurMaya Capital Management Co. LP
 AyurMaya Capital Management Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance AyurMaya Capital Management Co. LP provides investment advice. The private company is based in Waltham, MA and has subsidiaries in United States.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 1 |
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Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Karan Takhar via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PFIZER, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
| ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
Cowen & Co. LLC
 Cowen & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cowen & Co. LLC is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Cowen Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSE: TD) in Canada. Cowen & Co. offers industry-focused investment banking for growth-oriented companies, domain knowledge-driven research and a sales and trading platform for institutional investors. Their institutional sales and trading business serves both equity and fixed-income clients. Sales and trading execution platform is structured around the following key verticals: (1) healthcare (2) technology, telecommunications and media (TMT) (3) REITs and financials (4) aerospace and defense (5) consumer and (6) alternative energy. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| ILLUMINA, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Founder | |
| ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| RADIUS HEALTH, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CHIASMA, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer | |
| IKARIA, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| 10X GENOMICS, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Fixed Income | |
| NOVARTIS AG | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
MPM BioImpact, Inc
 MPM BioImpact, Inc Investment ManagersFinance MPM Bioimpact Inc (MPM Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Ansbert K. Gadicke and Luke B. Evnin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Founder Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Pappas Capital LLC
 Pappas Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pappas Capital LLC (Pappas Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1994 by Art M. Pappas. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California San Diego | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United Kingdom)
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. Its services include audit and assurance, accounting advisory, risk assurance, tax management, corporate insolvency, life cycle assessment, forensic services, private equity advisory, and financial reporting valuations. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ALLOVIR, INC. | Biotechnology | President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| FATE THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| TCR2 THERAPEUTICS INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Lengo Therapeutics, Inc.
 Lengo Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Lengo Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical company. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
National Venture Capital Association
 National Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
LifeEDIT Therapeutics, Inc.
 LifeEDIT Therapeutics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of ElevateBio LLC, LifeEDIT Therapeutics, Inc. is a next-generation genome editing company that has built a highly innovative platform with one of the world's largest and most diverse collections of novel RNA-guided nucleases (RGNs) and base editors. The company offers gene editing tools with higher fidelity, novel functionality, reduced immune response risk, and easier delivery. LifeEDIT has a large and diverse library of RGNs, including type II and type V systems that encompass knock-out and knock-in capabilities, transcriptional regulation, and base editing when coupled with one of their proprietary deaminases. The company's nuclease collection has a broad range of protospacer adjacent motifs (PAMs), offering unprecedented access to genomes. LifeEDIT is headquartered in Morrisville, NC. The CEO of the company is Mitchell H. Finer. LifeEDIT Therapeutics was acquired by ElevateBio LLC from AgBiome Delta LLC on October 27, 2021. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Bioimpact Capital LLC
 Bioimpact Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance MPM BioImpact LLC (MPM BioImpact) is a venture capital firm a subsidiary of MPM Bioimpact Inc founded in 1996. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc.
 Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc. offers diagnostics and genetic testing services. It focuses on improving overall patient care by developing and delivering genetic testing. The company was founded by John R. Stuelpnagel, Kenneth Song, Andrew J. Sparks, Michael E. Mitchell and Arnold R. Oliphant in 2008 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Founder | |
| HUA MEDICINE (SHANGHAI) LTD. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Maze Therapeutics, Inc.
 Maze Therapeutics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Maze Therapeutics, Inc. is a is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of portfolio of therapeutic candidates for a number of genetically defined diseases. It focuses on translating genetic insights into new medicines by utilizing an approach that combines the analysis of large-scale human genetics data, cutting-edge functional genomics, and an array of drug discovery approaches. The company was founded by Mark Daly, Aaron D. Gitler, Stephen Elledge, Sekar Kathiresan, and Jonathan S. Weissman in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Inscripta, Inc.
 Inscripta, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Inscripta, Inc. engages in the provision of precision genome engineering solutions. Its technology includes onyx platform, the MAD7 nuclease, and biosecurity. The company was founded by Ryan T. Gill, Andrew Garst, and Tanya Lipscomb and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Federation Bio, Inc.
 Federation Bio, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Federation Bio, Inc. uses microbiome therapeutics to address medical needs. The company was founded by Racquel N. Bracken, Michael Fischbach and Dylan Dodd and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Element Biosciences, Inc.
 Element Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Element Biosciences, Inc. develops genetic analysis tools for the research and diagnostic markets. The company was founded by Molly He and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| ADAPTIVE BIOTECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Oncternal Oncology, Inc.
 Oncternal Oncology, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Oncternal Oncology, Inc. is a clinical-stage oncology company, which engages in the development of novel therapies for both rare and common cancers. The company was founded by Lauren Otsuki and Cam L. Garner and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| ITEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
 The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Kansas City, MO. The CEO of the non-profit company is Terry D. Bassham. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman |
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International
| United States | 45 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
| China | 2 |
Sectoral
| Health Technology | 22 |
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Health Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 551 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 149 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 121 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 80 |
| Founder | 64 |
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| Robert Nelsen | 80 |
| Ansbert Gadicke | 56 |
| Raj Bhikhu Parekh | 50 |
| Bryan Roberts | 44 |
| Deepa Pakianathan | 32 |
| Dipchand Nishar | 31 |
| Paul Ferri | 30 |
| Mitchell Finer | 26 |
| Cam Gallagher | 24 |
| Rajeev Dadoo | 24 |
| Sapna R. Srivastava | 22 |
| Clete Brewer | 21 |
| Steven Hyman | 21 |
| Tony Sun | 20 |
| Navneet Govil | 20 |
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