Kevin Forrest

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Kate Therapeutics

San Diego, California, United States

Overview

Kevin Forrest is a serial biotechnology executive and venture creator with a PhD in Molecular Biology from Princeton University. He has co-founded multiple companies, including Kate Therapeutics and Cidara Therapeutics, leading them to successful acquisitions by Novartis and Merck. He was previously a principal at 5AM Ventures and is now the Co-Founder and CEO of ReyjaBio.

His interest in biotechnology was sparked at a young age, influenced by his fathers career in pharmaceutical sales. This early exposure shaped his desire to merge science with entrepreneurship, a path he solidified while at Princeton. He is dedicated to advancing medicines for patients with rare genetic diseases.

Unique fact: He co-invented the Cloudbreak antimicrobial immunotherapy platform while at Cidara Therapeutics.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Not Easily Convinced

Price-Sensitive

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.

Topics They Care About

Gene Therapy
As the co-founder and CEO of Kate Therapeutics, he focused on developing AAV-based gene therapies for genetically defined muscle and heart diseases, leading to its acquisition by Novartis.
Venture Creation
He is a multi-time founder (KateTx, Cidara, Expansion, ReyjaBio) and formerly served as a principal at life science venture capital firm 5AM Ventures, building companies from inception.
Biotech M&A
He has a strong track record of leading companies from startup phase to successful, high-value acquisitions by major pharmaceutical firms like Novartis and Merck.

Media Appearances

Kevin Forrest *05, Biotech Executive and Cofounder of Kate Therapeutics. Featured in Princeton Molecular Biology News

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Kevin Forrest - Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder @ Kate Therapeutics. Featured in Crunchbase

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Kevin Forrest, Kate Therapeutics Inc: Profile and Biography. Featured in Bloomberg

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Work History

9-2020 - 12-2024
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Kate Therapeutics
1-2018 - 9-2020
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Expansion Therapeutics
7-2016 - 12-2017
Chief Strategy Officer at Cidara Therapeutics
2-2015 - 6-2016
Chief Financial Officer at Cidara Therapeutics
7-2014 - 6-2016
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Cidara Therapeutics

Education

1999 - 2005
PhD from Princeton University
1995 - 1999
BS from Boston College

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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • 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 Kevin move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

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


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