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Michael Langer
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at T.Rx Capital
Michael Langer is a prominent figure in the life sciences and healthcare investment industry with a diverse background in venture capital, corporate development, and entrepreneurship. Here's an overview of his career and accomplishments:
Career at Pear Therapeutics
Michael Langer held several positions at Pear Therapeutics, a company that develops clinically-validated software-based therapeutics. His roles included:
- Director and Head of Search, Evaluation, In-Licensing, Corporate Development (January 2023)
- Associate Director and Head of Search, Evaluation and In-licensing, Corporate Development (January 2022 - January 2023)
- Senior Manager and Head of Search, Evaluation & In-Licensing, Corporate Development (January 2021 - January 2022)
- Manager and Search and Evaluation Lead, Corporate Development (January 2020 - January 2021)
- Senior Associate, Corporate Development (January 2019 - January 2020)
- Associate, Corporate Development (March 2018 - January 2019)
- Analyst, Corporate Development (November 2017 - March 2018)
During his time at Pear Therapeutics, Michael led or co-led 15 different transactions and was responsible for running the company's Search, Evaluation, and In-licensing function.12
Current Ventures
Michael is currently involved in several ventures:
- Co-founder & Managing Partner at T.Rx Capital: A venture capital firm focused on investing at the intersection of technology and biology, specializing in company creation, seed, and Series A investments.3
- Investor and Board Observer at Zus Health (March 2023 - Present).3
- Advisory Board Member for Startups Category at The Galien Foundation (January 2023 - Present).3
Previous Investments and Entrepreneurship
Prior to his current roles, Michael:
- Founded Old Silver VC, a family investment firm focusing on healthcare and deep tech startups.12
- Invested in over 20 companies, including Big Hat Biosciences, Sesame Care, Seismic Therapeutics, Alto Pharmacy, and Opentrons.12
Education and Early Career
Michael holds a BA from Lehigh University in Science, Technology and Society with a Double Minor in Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development.2 He has also spent time at several startups and venture capital funds, including Akili Interactive Labs, Udacity, Modern Meadow, Polaris Partners, and Boston Seed Capital.2
Philanthropy and Leadership
Michael is actively involved in various philanthropic and leadership roles:
- Co-founder of the Young Coder's Society, teaching children how to code using Raspberry Pi.12
- Serves on the Leadership Board at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.12
- Member of the Global Board of Directors for MassChallenge.2
- Senior Advisor of Special Projects at the Galenus Foundation.12
- Former Young Leader at the Milken Institute and World Economic Forum Global Shaper.12
Michael Langer's career demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation in healthcare and technology, coupled with a dedication to philanthropy and mentorship in the startup ecosystem.
