Dirk Landgraf

Critic
DISC Type : C

Board Observer at Nitrase Therapeutics

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Dirk is a Principal at SV Health Investors, focusing on investments for the Dementia Discovery Fund. He leverages his background in neuroscience from Biogen and his Harvard PhD to identify and support companies developing novel therapeutics for dementia. He is a founding investor and board member for biotech startups.

His career is driven by a deep-seated interest in understanding the mechanisms of protein-folding diseases, a focus he honed as a Postdoctoral Fellow at MITs Whitehead Institute. This academic passion directly informs his current investment work in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease.

Unique fact: Dirk is a co-inventor on multiple patents for microfluidic technologies designed to screen and deliver agents to cells.

Personality Overview

Critic

Negotiator

Precise

They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

Dementia Therapeutics
He works exclusively on investments in novel therapeutics for dementia through the Dementia Discovery Fund, the world's largest fund of its kind.
Neuroscience Investing
His role involves leading scientific due diligence and making investments in neuroscience, drawing on his prior experience in business development at Biogen.
Biotech Company Creation
Actively involved in building companies from the ground up, serving as a founding investor and board member for startups like Montara Therapeutics.

Media Appearances

Dirk has no verified media appearances

Work History

2025
Board Observer at Nitrase Therapeutics
1-2024
Member Board of Directors at Montara Therapeutics, Inc.
12-2023
Principal at Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF)
9-2023
Board Observer at Harness Therapeutics
12-2021 - 12-2023
Vice President at Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF)

Education

2006 - 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Harvard University
2003 - 2005
Master of Science (MSc) from Technical University of Munich

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Exp : 18 Location : Boston, Massachusetts, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Board Observer at Nitrase Therapeutics
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Insights For Selling To Dirk

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dirk is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dirk

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dirk move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Dirk take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Dirk

Personality Compatibility


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