Susan Schofer

Susan Schofer, Ph.D., is a Board Member at Genspace NYC and brings extensive experience in the biotech and venture capital sectors to the organization.1 She currently serves as a Partner at SOSV, a global venture capital firm, and holds the position of Chief Science Officer at HAX, which is described as the world's premier venture program.4

Dr. Schofer's professional background includes:

1. Executive Leadership: She has many decades of executive leadership experience in high-growth deep tech companies.1

2. Expertise: Her areas of expertise span materials and biotech sectors.1

3. Comprehensive Experience: Dr. Schofer has worked across various aspects of technology commercialization, including research and development, product development and management, and leading business development and partnerships.1

4. Previous Roles: Before her current positions, she held roles at Modern Meadow as SVP of Business Development, and worked at companies like Amyris and Symyx.5

5. Education: She holds a Ph.D., likely in a scientific field, given her extensive experience in biotech and chemistry.5

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Dr. Schofer is also known to be:

• A mother
• A runner
• A cancer survivor
• Based in New York5

Her involvement with Genspace NYC aligns with her passion for biotech, biomanufacturing, and the bioeconomy, as well as her interest in workforce development in New York City.2 Dr. Schofer is active in the biotech community and frequently speaks about the future of events and community in the field.3