Success in Science, Business, and Beyond

​Come meet Dr. Leon Chen: a successful biotech founder (KAI Pharmaceuticals - acquired by Amgen) and long-time venture capital partner. Leon earned his BA in Biochemistry from UC Berkeley, PhD in Molecular Pharmacology from Stanford School of Medicine, and MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. This evening, Leon shares his journey navigating through science, business, and the endless crossroads and difficult choices he faced as a student, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. 

​Health Engine: Health Engine is a health-tech startup accelerator fully run by Cal students. Its currently in its 6th cohort with over 48 startups accelerated and around $184 million raised. 

​The Column Group: The Column Group is a science-driven venture capital firm with $4.0 billion in assets under management. TCG's funds are invested in a select group of early stage drug discovery companies with unique scientific platforms that can change the world.