Dan Watkins • Mercury Data Science

Dan Watkins

PhD

Chief Strategy Officer

Founder and investor in AI and machine learning companies supporting the next wave of scientific innovation in healthcare, agriculture, and life sciences.

Expertise

Identify and invest in viable life science and tech opportunities fueling growth and innovation

Apply data science, life science, and AI strategies to driving growth and product development

Education

PhD, Material Science, Carnegie Mellon University

BS, Materials Science, Rice University

Background

20 years of taking scientific discoveries the market
Mission critical software project management for life sciences and industrial applications
Investment banking and M&A transactions

Experience

CEO for several biotech companies including Courier Therapeutics, recently sold for $500M in cash and milestone payments
Current Venture Partner and Co-Founder of Mercury Fund with multiple life sciences exits ranging to $1 Billion
Board leadership at multiple companies in the life sciences and healthcare space

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