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About
Ken Greenberg is a Partner at Venrock, a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in New York, NY. He focuses on investing in the aerospace & defense, public safety, dual-use technologies, and artificial intelligence sectors, bringing specialized knowledge to early-stage and growth investments.
Prior to his tenure at Venrock, Ken held leadership roles including Portfolio Manager at Citadel and Therapeutics Sector Head at Ghost Tree Capital, where he gained expertise in healthcare and therapeutics investing. His track record spans public and private markets, with substantial experience in identifying high-potential opportunities and managing diversified portfolios.
Ken’s educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, an MBA in Management and Healthcare from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Economics from Duke University. He is recognized for bridging deep sector expertise with financial acumen to guide innovative companies in highly technical and regulated industries.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venrock | Partner | Mar 2023 to Present | — |
| Citadel | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2020 to Oct 2021 | — |
| Ghost Tree Capital | Therapeutics Sector Head | Mar 2013 to Oct 2019 | — |
| Diamondback Capital | Analyst | Apr 2011 to Dec 2012 | — |
| MPM Capital | Principal | Jun 2007 to Apr 2011 | — |
| McKinsey & Company | Associate | Mar 2005 to Jun 2007 | — |
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Master Of Business Administration, Management, Healthcare
2001 — 2003
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Doctor Of Medicine, Medicine
1997 — 2001
Duke University
Bachelor Of Arts, Economics
1993 — 1997
Skills & Expertise
Others at VR Adviser, LLC (15)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Partner | Palo Alto, CA , United States |
 | Partner | Menlo Park, CA , United States |
 | Partner | CA , United States |
 | Head Trader | New York, NY , United States |
L Lisa Harris | Partner | Redmond, WA , United States |
 | General Partner | Cambridge, MA , United States |
 | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
A Anthony Evnin | partner | New York, NY , United States |
 | Partner | Palo Alto, CA , United States |
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