Zina Besse is a seasoned venture capital and private investor with extensive global business experience. She specializes in biopharmaceutical startups and has negotiated and executed transactions in Europe, the USA, China, Japan, and the Middle East. Zina has invested in companies with early stage science to marketed products and has a wide range of expertise, including deal sourcing and processing, due diligence execution, management and engagement of experts, and fundraising. Zina also supports portfolio companies, serves on the board of a venture capital fund, and manages a $10M+ private investment portfolio. Her experience in executive management responsibilities including strategic, financial, and stakeholder engagement has been valuable to the companies she's worked with. Apart from her professional work, Zina enjoys reading and staying up-to-date on industry trends.