Daniella Kranjac

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Founding GP at Avant Bio LLC

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Daniella Kranjac is the Founding General Partner of Avant Bio LLC, an investment firm focused on transformative life science technologies. With 25 years of industry experience, she has a strong background in strategy and commercialization, holding an executive MBA from NYU Stern. Colleagues describe her as a visionary, intelligent, and result-oriented leader.

Outside of direct investing, Daniella is deeply passionate about fostering the life sciences community. She actively engages in networking and supporting fellow leaders, particularly through events aimed at advancing women in the field, showing immense energy and enthusiasm for building connections and celebrating shared successes within the industry.

Daniella was named one of Fierce Pharmas "Fiercest Women in Life Sciences" in 2022.

Personality Overview

Fast But Thoughtful

Direct & Assertive

Objective Evaluator

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

AI in Drug Discovery
Recently moderated a panel at the 2026 Biotech Showcase discussing how AI is reshaping every stage of drug discovery, from molecules to machine learning.
Women in Leadership
Actively supports fellow women leaders and allies, recently attending and promoting the "Biotech CEO Sisterhood" event during J. P. Morgan week.
Disruptive Life Sciences
Her career focus is on identifying and funding entrepreneurs with highly disruptive, market-defining technologies to help them achieve their full potential.

Media Appearances

Interview with Daniella Kranjac, Founding GP of Avant Bio LLC. Featured in Hedge Fund Alpha

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Work History

5-2023
Founding GP at Avant Bio LLC
1-2023
Board Member at Alpenglow Biosciences
1-2023
Board Member at Curi Bio
1-2023 - 10-2025
Board Member at Vernal Biosciences
12-2022
Board Member at CellFE

Education

2010 - 2012
Executive MBA from NYU Stern School of Business
Executive Education from Harvard Business School

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Exp : 26 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founding GP at Avant Bio LLC
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Insights For Selling To Daniella

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Daniella is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Daniella

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Daniella move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Daniella take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Daniella

Personality Compatibility


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