Dr. Ivan De Weber, PhD

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DISC Type : C

Co-Founder and CEO at Cortex Discovery

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Overview

Dr. Ivan De Weber is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cortex Discovery, an AI-driven drug discovery company. A scientist and serial entrepreneur with a PhD in cellular biology from the University of Geneva, he focuses on accelerating preclinical development. Colleagues and partners describe him as innovative, entrepreneurial, and a powerhouse of unique business ideas in science.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Objective Thinker

Information Seeker

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.

Topics They Care About

AI in Drug Discovery
As CEO of Cortex Discovery, he is pioneering the use of deep learning and proprietary AI models to accelerate preclinical drug discovery and predict pharmacological properties.
Longevity Science
Describes his work as a "lifelong quest for longevity. " His research targets aging mechanisms to extend human lifespan and find treatments for age-related disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Biotech Entrepreneurship
A serial entrepreneur, he has founded multiple ventures in diverse fields like DNA testing, epigenetic-based nutraceuticals and cosmetics, and AI-driven drug discovery.

Media Appearances

AI & Quantum Computing for Longevity: Ivan de Weber on Cortex Discovery. Featured in YouTube

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ITW Dr Ivan De Weber – Cofounder & CEO of Cortex Discovery (Interview). Featured in Episteme Entrepreneur

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Accurately Predicting Structure-Activity Relations – Ivan de Weber (Cortex Discovery). Featured in YouTube

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Work History

4-2021
Co-Founder and CEO at Cortex Discovery
11-2019
Co-Founder at The Age Tech
2017 - 4-2021
CSO at P4M Labs
2004 - 2016
Serial Entrepreneur at Several Companies

Education

2002 - 2004
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from University of Geneva
2015 - 2016
Pharmaceutical Bioinformatics from Uppsala University

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Exp : 22 Location : Munich, Bavaria, Germany Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-Founder and CEO at Cortex Discovery
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Insights For Selling To Dr. Ivan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Ivan is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Ivan

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Ivan move?

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

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

You And Dr. Ivan

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