Kirk Ways
Director/Board Member at SPRUCE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
Net worth: - $ as of 2024-05-30
Network origin in Kirk Ways first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Biotechnology | 17 | |
Nuvelution Pharma, Inc.
 Nuvelution Pharma, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Nuvelution Pharma, Inc. provides solutions for R&D companies in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The firm leverages its knowledge, experience and relationships in the Pharma and Biotech industries to deploy capital in risk-sharing collaborations with companies where product development can be facilitated by both capital and human resources, making this model an essential tool for pharma and biotech companies to bring products to the market. The company was founded by Sanford S. Zweifach and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.
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| Holding Company | Biotechnology | 5 |
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Companies connected to Kirk Ways via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC. | Biotechnology | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| RENEO PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Biotechnology | Founder Founder Director/Board Member | |
Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops broad-spectrum antifungal agents for the treatment of life-threatening fungal infections. The firm's compound APX001, shows broad-spectrum activity in animal models of invasive fungal infection by common species of Candida and Aspergillus. It develops oral and injectable anti-infective drugs, including protease inhibitors and antibiotics. The company was founded by André Marquis, Mitchell W. Mutz and Gerry Crabtree in 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| MIRUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Founder Director/Board Member Founder | |
| HORIZON THERAPEUTICS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Ziarco Group Ltd.
 Ziarco Group Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Ziarco Group Ltd. operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops therapeutics targeting inflammatory skin diseases. The firm engages in development of novel treatments in dermatology. The company was incorporated on March 10, 2014 and is headquartered in Canterbury, the United Kingdom. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| ANTHERA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| INSTEM | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| WILSON THERAPEUTICS AB | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Glycomine, Inc.
 Glycomine, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Glycomine, Inc. engages in the development of therapeutics for diseases which have no treatment options. Its therapeutic approach is to combine replacement therapies such as substrates, enzymes, or proteins with intracellular delivery vehicles consisting of bio-nanomaterials or ligands that target the molecules to the cell interior of clinically relevant organs. It focuses on research of mannose-1-phosphate and Ngly1 enzyme replacement therapy, and observational study of GLY-000. The company was founded in 2014 by Agnes Rafalko and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Avalyn Pharma, Inc.
 Avalyn Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Avalyn Pharma, Inc. manufactures pharmaceutical products. It develops improved therapies for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other severe respiratory diseases. The company was founded by Richard Glenn Vincent and Mark W. Surber in 2011 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Plexium, Inc.
 Plexium, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Plexium, Inc. provides drug development methodology services. It specializes in immunomodulation as a therapeutic approach for CNS and oncology. The company was founded by Brian Paegel on July 12, 2017 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
Genentech, Inc.
 Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Biotechnology | Corporate Officer/Principal Treasurer | |
Lyric Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Lyric Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Lyric Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company. The firm develops novel gastrointestinal therapeutics for unmet medical needs in the hospital settings. The company was founded by David Wurtman and M. Scott Harris in 2013 and is headquartered in South San Fancisco, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Anjarium Biosciences AG
 Anjarium Biosciences AG BiotechnologyHealth Technology Anjarium Biosciences AG is a Swiss company that focuses on creating a new class of non-viral gene therapies to tackle genetic diseases throughout a patient's lifetime. The company is based in Schlieren, Switzerland. The company's versatile platform leverages breakthrough science and expertise at the interface of genetic medicine, synthetic biology, and nanoparticle engineering to generate a pipeline of advanced gene therapies with unique competitive advantages over current viral-vector based gene therapies. Anjarium's investors include leading international and strategic investors such as Abingworth, Gimv, Omega Funds, Pfizer Ventures, and Surveyor Capital. The company was founded by Joël de Beer, and Stephen Yoo has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Aristea Therapeutics, Inc.
 Aristea Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Aristea Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage drug development company. It develops novel therapies to treat serious inflammatory diseases. The company was founded by James Morrison MacKay in 2018 and is headquartered in Poway, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Curzion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Curzion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Curzion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical firm. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
| Orbimed Advisors Private Equity/UK/ | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
OrbiMed Advisors Private Equity
 OrbiMed Advisors Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance OrbiMed Advisors Private Equity (OrbiMed Advisors Private Equity) is a private equity and venture capital subsidiary of Orbimed Advisors LLC founded in 1993 by Samuel D. Isaly. The firm is headquartered in New York and it has additional offices in San Francisco, Mumbai, Shanghai, Herzliya, Hong Kong and London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| THE MONKS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
Invest Europe
 Invest Europe Investment ManagersFinance Invest Europe is a Belgian company that operates as a private equity, venture capital and infrastructure investment company. The company is based in Brussels, Belgium. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
IFM Continua, Inc.
 IFM Continua, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology IFM Continua, Inc. engages in the provision of biotechnology services. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member | |
| Pembroke College Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| Rady School of Management at UC San Diego | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
Excaliard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Excaliard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Excaliard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures, develops therapeutics for the treatment of scarring and fibrotic disorders. The company was founded by John Gordon Foulkes and Nicholas M. Dean in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Founder | |
IFM Quattro, Inc.
 IFM Quattro, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services IFM Quattro, Inc. is a biotechnology company. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in pharmaceuticals industry. It develops drugs for cushing?s syndrome. The company was founded by David A. Katz and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
| University Of Dundee | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development LLC
 Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development LLC provides research and development support services. It offers drug discovery and drug development in a variety of therapeutic areas, including CNS, Internal Medicine and Oncology, to address unmet medical needs worldwide. The company is headquartered in Raritan, NJ. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
RiverVest Venture Management LLC
 RiverVest Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance RiverVest Venture Management LLC (RiverVest Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Tom C. Melzer, Jay W. Schmelter, Mark J. Mendel and Andrew B. Craig III. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Astellas US LLC
 Astellas US LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Astellas Pharma, Inc., Astellas US LLC is a company that manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Northbrook, IL. The CEO of the company is Kenji Yasukawa. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Operating Officer | |
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 | |
| Yale University | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
IFM Cinque, Inc.
 IFM Cinque, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services IFM Cinque, Inc. is a biotechnology company. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Topivert Pharma Ltd.
 Topivert Pharma Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Topivert Pharma Ltd. is a British pharmaceutical company founded in 2011. The private company develops non-systemic medicines for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
Ray Therapeutics, Inc.
 Ray Therapeutics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ray Therapeutics, Inc. is an American company that is developing a lead candidate, RTX-015, to treat retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative retinal disease. Ray Therapeutics is based in an undisclosed location. The company's mission is to restore vision for people with retinal degeneration using optogenetics gene therapies. Ray Therapeutics is pursuing multiple drug development programs for a range of degenerative retinal diseases, focusing on preserving and restoring vision in patients using the ground-breaking science of optogenetics. The company was founded by Paul Bresge and Sean Ainsworth, with Paul Bresge serving as CEO since incorporation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| ARCELLX, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member | |
| NKARTA, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member | |
Allievex Corp.
 Allievex Corp. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Allievex Corp. operates as a biotechnology company. It develops therapies for the treatment of rare pediatric neurodegenerative diseases. The company was founded by Thomas P. Mathers and Eric H. Zanelli and is headquartered in Marblehead, MA. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Director/Board Member | |
MDLIVE, Inc.
 MDLIVE, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services MDLIVE, Inc. operates as a telehealth provider of online and on-demand healthcare delivery services and software. Its cloud-based virtual medical office software platform enables patients, medical professionals, and plan administrators to collaborate through voice, video, email, and mobile devices; and allows payers and providers to collect and share clinical data from patient medical records, lab results, and in-home biometric devices for real-time risk assessments, wellness advice, diagnosis, and treatment. The company was founded by Randy Parker and Steven Victor Gurland in 2009 and is headquartered in Sunrise, FL. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Norwest Venture Partners
 Norwest Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Norwest Venture Partners is a venture capital division of Norwest Partners founded in 1961. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with additional offices in Mumbai and Herzliya. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| ANAPTYSBIO, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member | |
| HTG MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS, INC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| NEVRO CORP. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member | |
| OTONOMY | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member | |
Rezo Therapeutics, Inc.
 Rezo Therapeutics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rezo Therapeutics, Inc. is a drug discovery company based in San Francisco, CA. The company's mission is to revolutionize traditional drug development by integrating proteomics, genetics, structural biology, chemistry, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to create maps of molecular disease networks. Rezo's initial focus is on oncology, but they plan to explore additional therapeutic areas through collaborations and partnerships. The company was founded by Natalia Jura, Kevan Shokat, Nevan Krogan, Sourav Bandyopadhyay, Norbert W. Bischofberger, and George A. Scangos, with Nevan Krogan serving as CEO since incorporation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member |
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| United States | 38 |
| United Kingdom | 9 |
| Switzerland | 3 |
| Ireland | 2 |
| Sweden | 2 |
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| Health Technology | 30 |
| Consumer Services | 7 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Technology Services | 3 |
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| Director/Board Member | 138 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 41 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 34 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 27 |
| President | 27 |
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| Dan Spiegelman | 25 |
| Tiba Aynechi | 24 |
| Dina Chaya | 23 |
| Sanford Zweifach | 22 |
| Bali Muralidhar | 20 |
| Riaz Bandali | 19 |
| Niall O'Donnell | 17 |
| Ronald Martell | 16 |
| Percival Barretto-Ko | 15 |
| Camilla Simpson | 12 |
| Richard A. King | 12 |
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| Samir Gharib | 7 |
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