Jingjing Wang

Inquisitor
DISC Type : Ic

Vice President at Lightstone Ventures

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Jingjing Wang is a Vice President at Lightstone Ventures, specializing in biotech and life sciences investments. Her strategic approach is shaped by her previous role as a consultant at L. E. K. Consulting and her scientific training, which includes a PhD in Neurobiology from Duke University.

Her academic background reveals a deep intellectual curiosity for foundational science. She has a dedicated interest in understanding the molecular mechanisms that guide the formation of complex biological systems, a passion she pursued extensively during her doctoral research on neural circuits.

During her PhD, she focused specifically on how molecular factors instruct neurons to form circuits in the retina.

Personality Overview

Curious

Example Seeker

Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Biotech Investing
As a Vice President at Lightstone Ventures, she is actively involved in identifying, evaluating, and investing in innovative companies within the biotechnology and life sciences sectors.
Neural Circuit Formation
Her doctoral research at Duke University was centered on understanding the molecular factors that guide how neurons connect and form circuits, particularly within the retina.
Life Sciences Strategy
Her experience at L. E. K. Consulting provided her with a strong background in strategic decision-making for pharmaceutical and biotech companies, an asset she now applies in venture capital.

Media Appearances

Jingjing Wang - Lightstone Ventures | RNA Leaders USA Speaker. Featured in InforMaconnect (RNA Leaders USA)

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Work History

12-2023
Vice President at Lightstone Ventures
1-2022 - 12-2023
Senior Associate at Lightstone Ventures
7-2021 - 1-2022
Life Sciences Consultant at L.E.K. Consulting
10-2020 - 6-2021
Senior Life Sciences Specialist at L.E.K. Consulting
10-2019 - 10-2020
Life Sciences Specialist at L.E.K. Consulting

Education

2013 - 2019
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Duke University
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Grinnell College

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Insights For Selling To Jingjing

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jingjing is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jingjing

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jingjing move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Jingjing take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Jingjing

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