Andrew McDonald
Founder at LifeSci Advisors LLC
Network origin in Andrew McDonald first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
University of California, Berkeley
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 564 |
ThinkEquity Partners
 ThinkEquity Partners Investment ManagersFinance Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York City, Minneapolis, Chicago and Boston, ThinkEquity Partners is a broker/dealer. The firm offers targeted research and investment banking services for institutional investors and corporate clients. They specialize in identifying, analyzing and understanding the technological, macroeconomic and cultural trends that impact key growth verticals, with a particular concentration on healthcare, technology, media/education and business/consumer services. The firm starts with a top-down analysis approach and then allocates resources based on a long-range research roadmap.
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| Extinct | Investment Managers | 52 |
University of California, Irvine
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 52 |
| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 13 | |
LifeSci Advisors LLC
 LifeSci Advisors LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services LifeSci Advisors LLC is an investor relations consultancy founded to provide companies in the life sciences a comprehensive solution to investor communications and outreach. Their services are designed to increase clients? visibility within the investment community and to educate investors about the opportunity.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 11 |
| Extinct | Financial Conglomerates | 7 | |
Lifesci Advisors LLC (Research)
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| Operating Division | Investment Managers | 7 |
LifeSci Venture Partners
 LifeSci Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance LifeSci Venture Partners (LifeSci Venture Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of LifeSci Index Partners LLC founded in 2017 by Paul Inho Yook. The firm is headquartered in New York.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 7 |
LifeSci Acquisition III Corp.
 LifeSci Acquisition III Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance LifeSci Acquisition III Corp. operates as a blank check company with the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. The company was founded on December 18, 2019 and is headquartered in new York, NY.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 6 |
Great Point Partners LLC
 Great Point Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Great Point Partners LLC (Great Point) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 2003 by Dr. Jeffrey Jay and David Kroin. Great Point provides discretionary investment management services to pooled investment vehicles, which includes hedge funds and private equity funds, as well as separately managed accounts.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 5 |
Attune Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Attune Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Attune Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the provision of biotechnology services. It discovers and develops orally-administered small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases. The company was founded by Andrew Ian McDonald and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 3 |
LifeSci Index Partners LLC
 LifeSci Index Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance LifeSci Index Partners LLC (LSIP) is an independent investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was co-founded by Paul Yook, Andrew McDonald and Michael Rice in 2014. LSIP is an index provider of healthcare-based stock market indices and also serves as the investment sub-advisor for the BioShares exchange traded funds.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 2 |
Lifesci Investments LLC
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Lifesci Venture Management LLC
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| Subsidiary | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Andrew McDonald via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | Telecommunications Equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| IBM | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| NAVIDEA BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Medical Specialties | Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
| PHARMACYCLICS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Wilshire Advisors LLC
 Wilshire Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wilshire Advisors LLC (Wilshire) is a privately-held investment technology and advisory firm headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm was founded by Dennis Tito in 1972 as Wilshire Associates, Inc. Wilshire provides innovative investment solutions, consulting services and multi-asset analytics to institutional and intermediary clients worldwide. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Allspring Global Investments LLC
 Allspring Global Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, offshore funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles and client accounts. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income | |
| ANTHERA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Secretary | |
Thorley Industries LLC
 Thorley Industries LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Thorley Industries LLC develops products for infants and children. Its products include 4moms mamaRoo, 4moms breezeplayard and 4moms self-installing car seat. The firm offers infant seats, playards, strollers, bouncy seats, infant tubs, spout covers and accessories including car seat adapters, color kits, bassinets, handlebar bags and cell phone chargers, and double strollers. The company was founded by Robert D. Daley and Henry F. Thorne in June 2005 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Recreational Products | Chief Operating Officer | |
Thar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Thar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Thar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a specialty pharmaceutical company. The firm focuses on transforming intravenous drugs into oral drugs for existing and new indications. The company was founded by Mazen Hanna and Raymond K. Houck and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | General Counsel Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Goodwin Procter LLP
 Goodwin Procter LLP Investment ManagersFinance Goodwin Procter LLP is a law firm which provides advice to companies in public and private enterprises. It provides services to financial, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technolgy industries. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
Latham & Watkins LLP
 Latham & Watkins LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
CytoGenesis, Inc.
 CytoGenesis, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Pfizer Inc., CytoGenesis, Inc. is a company that provides biotechnology services and specializes in the research and development of Parkinson's disease through cell therapy. The company is based in Athens, GA. CytoGenesis was acquired by Hospira Adelaide Pty Ltd., part of Pfizer Inc. from January 08, 2007 on November 17, 2000 for $5.83 million. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
Lev Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Lev Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Lev Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and commercializes therapeutic products for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. It researches a series of drugs to fight both edema and heart attacks. The company was founded on July 21, 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| CYCLACEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director/Board Member | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| US Department of Defense (District of Columbia) | Sovereign | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Academy of Sciences
 National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PETA ACQU | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| University of Western Ontario | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Acerta Pharma BV
 Acerta Pharma BV Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Acerta Pharma BV develops drugs for oncology and autoimmune diseases. It operates as a biotech company that combines technology platforms in drug discovery and development such as the covalent technology platform and the multiparametric phosphoflow cytometry platform. The company was founded by Allard Kaptein in 2012 and is headquartered in Oss, Netherlands. | Pharmaceuticals: Generic | Founder Founder | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
BlackRock Fund Advisors
 BlackRock Fund Advisors Investment ManagersFinance BlackRock Fund Advisors (BFA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 1984 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Delaware Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BFA manages assets for US registered investment companies, including ETFs. Mandates include cash management, equity, fixed income, multi-asset and index strategies. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Head-Equity Investments | |
| California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The State Bar of California
 The State Bar of California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The State Bar of California operates as an official attorney licensing agency. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2015. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California San Diego | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
LifeSci Capital LLC
 LifeSci Capital LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance LifeSci Capital LLC is a full-service investment bank based in New York, NY. LifeSci Capital LLC provides financial and strategic advisory services, institutional outreach, and research to leading life sciences companies. The company's team of investment bankers has extensive experience at bulge bracket and specialty investment banks. The company also has a highly regarded team of analysts who generate differentiated, proprietary research and cover companies across all major therapeutic areas. The company was founded in 2013 by Andrew Ian McDonald and Michael Yehuda Rice. Dan Alan Wychulis has been the CEO of the company since 2024. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Founder Analyst-Equity | |
| University of Maryland | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Averant, Inc.
 Averant, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Averant, Inc. provides computer integrated systems designs. The firm focuses on verification of complex ICs and digital intellectual property. It offers platform for property, protocol, and automatic design checks. The company was founded by Ramin Hojati in 1997 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Information Technology Services | Founder | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Think+ Ventures Management LLC
 Think+ Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Think+ Ventures Management LLC (Think+ Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Safa Rashtchy. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor |
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International
| United States | 47 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Finance | 14 |
| Health Technology | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 242 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 229 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 85 |
| Founder | 65 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 61 |
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| Michael Rice | 33 |
| Raj Date Date | 32 |
| Christopher Lowe | 25 |
| Jonas Grossman | 25 |
| Matthew Patrick Duffy | 19 |
| Leon E. Chen | 19 |
| In Sik Rhee | 18 |
| Mike M. Goldberg | 17 |
| Andrea Goldsmith | 17 |
| Rod Wong | 15 |
| Mark McCamish | 15 |
| Nassim Usman | 15 |
| John Lee | 14 |
| Richard Duff | 14 |
| Thomas Barber | 14 |
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