Jonathan Behr

Inspirer
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Partner at Dementia Discovery Fund

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Jonathan Behr is a Partner at the Dementia Discovery Fund and SV Health Investors, focusing on building and investing in companies developing transformative therapeutics. With a PhD from MIT, he has over 18 years of experience in biotech venture capital, leading numerous investments, building new companies, and serving on multiple corporate boards.

Jonathan is personally committed to advancing research for neurological disorders, demonstrated by his familys active participation in fundraising for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research. He actively engages with the biotech community by participating in investor roundtables and innovation forums.

He was the inaugural recipient of the Rice Outstanding Bioengineering Undergraduate Alumnus Award.

Personality Overview

Generous

Confident & Optimistic

Charming & Persuasive

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Dementia Therapeutics
As a Partner at the Dementia Discovery Fund, his primary professional focus is investing in and creating companies to treat age-related dementias.
Biotech Investing
He has over 18 years of experience raising venture funds, leading investments in more than 15 companies, and achieving multiple successful exits.
Neuroscience Innovation
He is an active participant in industry events like the Neuroscience Innovation Forum, engaging in discussions about the future of investment in the field.

Media Appearances

Dementia Discovery Fund Adds Biotech Investor Behr as Partner. Featured in Wall Street Journal

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Work History

7-2019
Partner at Dementia Discovery Fund
7-2019
Partner at SV Health Investors
4-2020
Member Board of Directors at Nitrase Therapeutics
5-2023
Member Board of Directors at Violet Therapeutics
5-2023
Independent Director, Parkinson's Research Ventures Ltd. at Parkinson's UK

Education

2002 - 2007
PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1998 - 2002
B.S. from Rice University

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Exp : 6 Location : Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Partner at Dementia Discovery Fund
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Insights For Selling To Jonathan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jonathan is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jonathan

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jonathan move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Jonathan take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Jonathan

Personality Compatibility


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