John Fitzpatrick

John Fitzpatrick, MS, PhD, serves as Principal at Monitor Square Consulting since March 2018, providing consulting services to tech and biotech companies, with a focus on synthetic biology. Currently, John also holds the role of Product Manager for Growth Strategy and Milestone Management at Big Bang, a product strategy and development firm. As the founder of VerticalWorx, an Internet-of-things startup, John explored smart-city solutions until deciding to pivot from the venture. Previous experience includes leading enterprise-level projects at Infinite Leap, co-founding Applivate to innovate diabetes management, and directing prospect research efforts at Yale University. John's academic background includes appointments at Yale as an Associate Director for Research IT Support and Lecturer, along with postdoctoral research work at Brandeis University and Yale. Educational credentials comprise a PhD and MS in Biology and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Southern California and a BS in Psychology from Duke University, complemented by studies at the University of Oxford and the CFA Institute.