Omri Drory, Ph.D.

Omri Drory, Ph.D., serves as a General Partner with a focus on investments in the fields of Bio, TechBio, and AI. He is recognized for his unique approach to venture capital, emphasizing the importance of defensible and innovative ideas in startups. Drory has a notable academic background, having delivered a private talk to bio students at UC Berkeley and authored influential articles such as ‘A Scientific Approach To Your Company (And Your Life)’ and ‘What I Wish I Knew as a Scientist-Founder’. His experience as a scientist-founder is highlighted by his creation of 148 different versions of his pitch deck, reflecting his deep commitment to refining his business propositions. Drory champions the integration of scientific thinking in both the laboratory and business settings, advocating strongly for scientist-founders to lead companies rather than being replaced by purely business-oriented professionals.