Raman Talwar

Raman Talwar is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Gate Bioscience, a biotechnology company creating a new class of medicines called Molecular Gates.23 He is a serial entrepreneur and technology builder with extensive experience in the biotech and genomics industries.2

Professional Experience

Raman's career spans several notable positions:

• Co-founder and CTO at Gate Bioscience (May 2021 - Present)1
• Senior Associate at Flagship Pioneering (October 2020 - May 2021)1
• Data Scientist at Maze Therapeutics (June 2019 - October 2020)1
• Interim Head of Functional Genomics at Maze Therapeutics (October 2018 - June 2019)1
• Consultant at Third Rock Ventures (April 2017 - October 2018)1
• Founding team member at Bluestar Genomics (November 2016 - October 2018)1
• Director of Platform Development at Cofactor Genomics (October 2015 - March 2017)1

Education and Skills

Raman has a strong educational background:

• Master of Science in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics from The Ohio State University

His expertise lies in genomics, data science, and process engineering.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Prior to Gate Bioscience, Raman co-founded and served as CEO of Narus Biotechnologies / Factor 14, which was later acquired by Cofactor Genomics.1 This early-stage biotechnology company focused on RNA-based diagnostic techniques and was accepted into several start-up incubators.1

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Raman is described as a "halfway decent ultimate frisbee player".2

Reputation and Impact

Raman is known for his "infectious 'Yes, why not?' personality" and his ability to inspire others to aim higher.4 He is recognized for his endless curiosity and personal magnetism, which make him adept at synthesizing new ideas and assembling teams.4 At Gate Bioscience, Raman has been instrumental in developing the company's novel scientific platform and contributing to its emergence as a significant player in the biotechnology field.3