Gregory Johnson

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Research at EvolutionaryScale

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Gregory Johnson is a research scientist at EvolutionaryScale and the co-founder of NewLimit, a therapeutics company focused on epigenetic reprogramming. Holding a Ph. D. from Carnegie Mellon University, his expertise lies in machine learning and generative models. Colleagues describe him as a top-skilled scientist with exceptional technical depth and ownership.

He co-invented a 3D label-free microscopy method during his time at the Allen Institute for Cell Science.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Cautious & Analytical

Systematic

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.  While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.

Topics They Care About

AI in Biology
His career is dedicated to the intersection of AI and biology, from developing generative models for cell science to his current research at EvolutionaryScale.
Extending Healthspan
He co-founded NewLimit, a company with the mission of using epigenetic reprogramming to radically extend human healthspan.
Generative Models
A core focus of his work, he developed generative models at the Allen Institute and applied them to special projects at Amazon.

Media Appearances

Gregory has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Research at EvolutionaryScale
3-2022 - 10-2024
Co-founder & Head of Machine Learning at NewLimit
3-2020 - 3-2022
Sr. Applied Machine Learning Scientist at Amazon
2-2016 - 3-2020
Scientist -> Scientist II -> Sr. Scientist at Allen Institute for Cell Science
6-2012 - 1-2016
PhD Student at Carnegie Mellon University

Education

2012 - 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Carnegie Mellon University
2010 - 2012
MS from Carnegie Mellon University

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 14 Location : San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Research at EvolutionaryScale
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Gregory

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gregory is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gregory

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gregory move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Gregory take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Gregory

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.