Carlo Rizzuto Bio
Carlo Rizzuto, Ph.D., is a Partner at Versant Ventures New York City. Since joining the firm as a Principal in 2012, he has been involved in launching and investing in a number of Versant’s portfolio companies including Quentis, VenatoRx, Repare, Pandion, Jnana and Gotham. Carlo has been instrumental in establishing Versant’s presence in the Northeast including Highline Therapeutics, Versant's New York City-based Discovery Engine. Prior to opening the NYC office, Carlo led negotiations to establish a strategic partnership with Astellas that led to the creation of the Anokion spinoff, Kanyos.
Carlo joined Versant from Novartis, where he led global product development teams in the advancement of innovative pipeline products. He previously held the position of Associate Principal with McKinsey & Company advising U.S. and European clients in the pharmaceutical, payor, and provider sectors. Prior to joining McKinsey, Carlo helped found engeneOS, a Boston-based biotech startup. He received a PhD in Virology from Harvard University and a BA in Biology from the University of Virginia.