Jack Kavanaugh
Chief Executive Officer at Novonco Therapeutics, Inc.
Profile
Jack Kavanaugh is the founder of ZetaRx Biosciences, Inc. (founded in 2008), Nanotech Energy, Inc. (founded in 2014), Novonco Therapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2014), and Supermetalix, Inc. (founded in 2014).
He held the title of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at ZetaRx Biosciences, Inc. from 2008 to 2014.
Currently, Dr. Kavanaugh is the Chief Executive Officer at Nanotech Energy, Inc. and holds the position of Executive Chairman at Arrogene, Inc. (since 2016), Chairman at Orbsen Therapeutics Ltd.
(since 2015), Chairman at Silq Technologies Corp., Director at Black Light Surgical, Inc., Non-Executive Director at Triller Corp.
(starting in 2022), and Managing Member of the General Partner at Multiverse Investments LLC (since 2018).
In his former positions, Dr. Kavanaugh served as Chairman at RxSight, Inc. (2011-2012) and held the position of Chairman at RxSight, Inc. from 2000 to 2014.
He also served as a Director at PreCash, Inc. and Materia, Inc., and as a Board Member at Noventis, Inc. (2000-2014) and Materia Deutschland GmbH (2000-2014).
Dr. Kavanaugh's education includes a doctorate from the University of Southern California, an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, a doctorate from Keck School of Medicine of USC (conferred in 1995), a doctorate from UCLA School of Dentistry (conferred in 1973), and an undergraduate degree from the University of California Los Angeles Graduate School (conferred in 1984).
Dr. Kavanaugh is also the founder of Fortem Neurosciences, Inc...
Jack Kavanaugh active positions
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Arrogene, Inc.
 Arrogene, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Arrogene, Inc. commercializes a cancer treatment technology and a proprietary molecular delivery platform. Its technology delivers peptide, protein and oligonucleotide therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier to cancer cells to prevent tumor growth or for imaging. The company was founded by Julia Ljubimova, Alexander Ljubimova, Keith Black and Eggehard Holler in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Chairman | 2016-01-13 |
Orbsen Therapeutics Ltd.
 Orbsen Therapeutics Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Orbsen Therapeutics Ltd. operates as a regenerative medicine company. It engages in the development of therapies including Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, and Sepsis. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Galway, Ireland. | Chairman | 2015-04-30 |
Novonco Therapeutics, Inc.
 Novonco Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Novonco Therapeutics, Inc. provides personalized treatments and therapies for cancer. It is advancing precision medicine through the development of novel small molecules to treat a number of solid and hematologic cancers. The company was founded by David Horne and Jack Kavanaugh in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-12-31 |
Nanotech Energy, Inc.
 Nanotech Energy, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Nanotech Energy, Inc. manufactures and supplies graphene based energy storage devices. Its product include EMI shielding, supreme graphene, graphene inks, graphene oxide, and silver nanowires. The company was founded by Jack Kavanaugh, Richard Kaner and Maher El-Kady in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angele, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-12-31 |
Supermetalix, Inc.
 Supermetalix, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Supermetalix, Inc. develops cutting tools. The American company was founded by Jack Kavanaugh. Jack Kavanaugh has been the CEO since incorporation. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-12-31 |
Multiverse Investments LLC
 Multiverse Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Multiverse Investment LLC (Multiverse Investment) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2017-12-31 |
| Nanotech Energy, Inc. (FlORIDA) | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Black Light Surgical, Inc.
 Black Light Surgical, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Black Light Surgical, Inc. has developed breakthrough technology to revolutionize medical imaging, based on years of research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The company is based in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. The technology incorporates principles of auto-fluorescence lifetime and time-resolved auto-fluorescence spectroscopy, which can be used intra-operatively and is highly accurate in characterizing tissue without the need for dyes or drugs. The company's initial focus is on addressing the long-standing problem of breast cancer, where one-third of patients require a second or third procedure following breast conserving surgery (BCS) to fully remove the cancer. | Director/Board Member | - |
Triller Corp.
 Triller Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Triller Corp. is an artificial intelligence technology platform for creators. It pairs music culture with sports, fashion, entertainment, and influencers through a 360-degree view of content and technology. The company was founded in June 2022 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
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Training of Jack Kavanaugh
| University of Southern California | Doctorate Degree |
| UCLA Anderson School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
| Keck School of Medicine of USC | Doctorate Degree |
| Ucla School of Dentistry | Doctorate Degree |
| University of California Los Angeles Graduate School | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| RXSIGHT, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 16 |
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PreCash, Inc.
 PreCash, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance PreCash, Inc. provides payment and transaction processing services. It specializes in real-time payment solutions that convert cash into electronic payments for consumers who do not use traditional payment methods such as credit cards or bank accounts. The firm offers bill payment processing services, prepaid debit card program management services, real-time cash bill payments, prepaid wireless refills, walk-in payments services, and mobile solutions to businesses, financial institutions, consumers, mobile industry and retailers. The company was founded by Matt J. Callanan and David Resnick in 1998 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
ZetaRx Biosciences, Inc.
 ZetaRx Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Part of Bristol Myers Squibb Co., ZetaRx Biosciences, Inc. is a company that develops therapies for the treatment of cancers and other diseases. The company is based in Seattle, WA. The company was founded by Jack Kavanaugh. ZetaRx Biosciences was acquired by Juno Therapeutics, Inc., part of Bristol Myers Squibb Co. from March 07, 2018 on October 31, 2013 for $8.40 million. | Health Technology |
Materia, Inc.
 Materia, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Materia, Inc. manufactures catalysts and resins. It develops olefin metathesis catalyst technology. It offers design engineering, chemical process, catalyst screening solutions. The firm provides products to the automotive, industrial, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and renewable chemical industries. The company was founded by Michael A. Giardello and Christopher J. Cruce in 1998 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA. | Process Industries |
Arrogene, Inc.
Arrogene, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Arrogene, Inc. commercializes a cancer treatment technology and a proprietary molecular delivery platform. Its technology delivers peptide, protein and oligonucleotide therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier to cancer cells to prevent tumor growth or for imaging. The company was founded by Julia Ljubimova, Alexander Ljubimova, Keith Black and Eggehard Holler in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Health Technology |
Orbsen Therapeutics Ltd.
Orbsen Therapeutics Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Orbsen Therapeutics Ltd. operates as a regenerative medicine company. It engages in the development of therapies including Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, and Sepsis. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Galway, Ireland. | Health Technology |
Noventis, Inc.
 Noventis, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Noventis, Inc. engages in the provision of payment and transaction processing services. It offers financial, retail, and payments software solutions. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Commercial Services |
Nanotech Energy, Inc.
Nanotech Energy, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Nanotech Energy, Inc. manufactures and supplies graphene based energy storage devices. Its product include EMI shielding, supreme graphene, graphene inks, graphene oxide, and silver nanowires. The company was founded by Jack Kavanaugh, Richard Kaner and Maher El-Kady in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angele, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Multiverse Investments LLC
Multiverse Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Multiverse Investment LLC (Multiverse Investment) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California. | Finance |
Novonco Therapeutics, Inc.
Novonco Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Novonco Therapeutics, Inc. provides personalized treatments and therapies for cancer. It is advancing precision medicine through the development of novel small molecules to treat a number of solid and hematologic cancers. The company was founded by David Horne and Jack Kavanaugh in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Health Technology |
Materia Deutschland GmbH
 Materia Deutschland GmbH BiotechnologyHealth Technology Materia Deutschland GmbH engages in the development of a manufacturing and distribution ecosystem to grow the legal cannabis market across the European continent. It offers medical cannabis products. The company was founded by Deepak Anand and Michael Garbuz in 2018 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. | Health Technology |
Supermetalix, Inc.
Supermetalix, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Supermetalix, Inc. develops cutting tools. The American company was founded by Jack Kavanaugh. Jack Kavanaugh has been the CEO since incorporation. | Producer Manufacturing |
Fortem Neurosciences, Inc.
 Fortem Neurosciences, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Fortem Neurosciences, Inc. is an American company that engages in medical and diagnostic laboratories. The company was founded by Jack Kavanaugh. | Health Services |
Black Light Surgical, Inc.
Black Light Surgical, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Black Light Surgical, Inc. has developed breakthrough technology to revolutionize medical imaging, based on years of research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The company is based in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. The technology incorporates principles of auto-fluorescence lifetime and time-resolved auto-fluorescence spectroscopy, which can be used intra-operatively and is highly accurate in characterizing tissue without the need for dyes or drugs. The company's initial focus is on addressing the long-standing problem of breast cancer, where one-third of patients require a second or third procedure following breast conserving surgery (BCS) to fully remove the cancer. | Technology Services |
Silq Technologies Corp.
 Silq Technologies Corp. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Silq Technologies Corp. manufactures biomaterials and chemicals used for surface treatment activities. The private company is based in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. The company was founded by Brian McVerry, Richard B. Kaner. D. Verne Sharma has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Process Industries |
| Nanotech Energy, Inc. (FlORIDA) | |
Triller Corp.
Triller Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Triller Corp. is an artificial intelligence technology platform for creators. It pairs music culture with sports, fashion, entertainment, and influencers through a 360-degree view of content and technology. The company was founded in June 2022 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Technology Services |
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