Manoj Patel is a seasoned professional in the fields of venture capital and biotechnology, currently serving as a Venture Partner at Courtyard Ventures since 2022. Previously, Manoj held positions such as Hedge Fund Analyst Intern at Liberfield Capital, Associate/Consultant at Ven Capital Partners, and Principal/Founder at BioInnovation Advisors. Manoj's experience includes significant roles at Willow Biosciences Inc as Senior Director of R&D, Audentes Therapeutics as Head of MSAT/Sr. Process Engineer specializing in gene therapy, and Amec Foster Wheeler as Principal Process Engineer for major pharmaceutical clients. Manoj is an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, holding two MBA degrees, and has a Master's Degree in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering from Western University.