Alan Horsager, Ph.D.

Alan Horsager, Ph.D.

Biotech CEO | Startup Builder | Fundraising & Strategy Advisor for Early-Stage Founders

I specialize in

Founder Advice
VC & Angel Advice
Hiring & Team Building

Build faster, avoid mistakes, raise capital confidently.

Background & Highlights

Practical guidance for first-time biotech founders

Fundraising strategy that investors respond to

Company formation & early structure expertise

Founder-to-CEO leadership coaching

Investor pitch clarity & narrative design

Real-world biotech operating experience

Honest feedback grounded in experience

About me

Biotech CEO | Company Builder | Founder Advisor I help early-stage biotech founders turn big ideas into real companies. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve built and led multiple biotech startups as a CEO and venture studio founder. I’ve raised capital, structured partnerships, built executive teams, navigated boards, and guided programs from early research toward clinical development. Most early founders don’t need more science — they need clarity on: • What to do first • What investors actually care about • How to structure a company properly • How to build a credible development plan • How to avoid costly early mistakes I specialize in helping first-time founders move from “great idea” to “fundable company.” If you’re a scientist or first-time CEO trying to build something meaningful in biotech, I’m happy to share hard-earned lessons so you can move faster — and smarter.

You'll get advice on

  • How to build your first biotech company
  • Founder-to-CEO transition
  • Crafting your investor pitch & narrative
  • Building and scaling scientific startups
  • Fundraising strategy (pre-seed to Series A)

Real feedback from real sessions

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