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Joel Thompson

Biotech strategist creating therapies to help fewer people go blind. VP of Strategy at Tavo; previously McKinsey, Neurolens, and startup operations.

  1. Building Tavo5 LINKS
    1. Tavo BiotherapeuticsExplore our work on new therapies for glaucoma and retinal disease.↗
    2. Tavo’s $17M Series ARead how new financing is advancing both vision-saving programs.↗
    3. Why I’m building TavoRead my perspective on Tavo’s mission and the team behind it.↗
    4. Joining Tavo’s leadership teamRead how my ophthalmology and strategy experience led to Tavo.↗
    5. Winning Pitch mentorshipSee the ophthalmology founders and mentors shaping emerging companies.↗
  2. Earlier Work4 LINKS
    1. My career pathRead how startups, venture investing, Stern, and McKinsey shaped me.↗
    2. Neurolens technologyLearn about the vision technology I helped build and commercialize.↗
    3. Fernson Brewing CompanyExplore the craft brewery I previously helped lead and scale.↗
    4. Building the Fernson businessRead lessons from growing a regional consumer brand.↗