Dr. Gullans is an experienced investor, entrepreneur, writer, and scientist. He has been a CEO of a public biotech company, co-founder and Managing Director of a life sciences venture capital firm, co-founder of startups, strategic advisor for academia, published author and public speaker, and academic scientist. He has managed teams through successful financings, scale-up of operations, clinical trials, deal negotiations, IPOs, and M&As. His public speaking opportunities extend globally including appearances at TED and TEDMED.
Dr. Gullans has advised companies in the U.S. and Europe on strategy and financings. He is currently a board member or advisor to several life science companies.
Dr. Gullans began his career as a professor at Harvard Medical School. He has co-authored over 130 scientific papers and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Heart Association.