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    John W Cassidy

    General Partner @Kindred Capital | ex-Founder CEO @CCG.ai | PhD MBA

    John W Cassidy is a General Partner at Kindred Capital VC, a venture capital firm based in London, UK.14 He joined Kindred Capital as a Partner in 2022 and was promoted to General Partner in December 2023.13

    Professional Background

    Entrepreneurship and Investment: John is an entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning both science and finance. Before joining Kindred Capital, he co-founded and served as CEO of CCG.ai, a Y Combinator-backed startup focused on applying AI to precision oncology.24 The company was later acquired by Dante Genomics.1

    Scientific Expertise: John has over 10 years of experience in drug development, with roles across academia, industry, and startups.2 His research background includes work in cancer drug resistance, functional genomics, and tissue engineering.1

    Education and Achievements

    John holds several advanced degrees:

    • Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Cambridge
    • MBA focused on health economics
    • Master's in Pharmacology (First Class) from the University of Glasgow12

    His accomplishments include:

    • Named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 (Europe) list in 2018 for contributions to biotechnology
    • Became the youngest Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB) in 20202

    Current Role

    At Kindred Capital VC, John focuses on backing ambitious European founders.1 His dual expertise in cancer biology and financial economics, combined with his entrepreneurial experience, positions him well to identify and support promising startups in the biotech and AI sectors.24

    Highlights

    Aug 2 · forbes.com
    Investing In AI, With John Cassidy - Forbes

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