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Lorence Kim

Supporter · DISC type s
Co-founder and Board Member at ElevAAte Biotech
📍 New York, New York, United States

Lorence is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Ascenta Capital, a life sciences investment firm. His expertise is built on a foundation as the former CFO of Moderna and a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, where he co-led U. S. biotechnology investment banking. He earned an AB from Harvard and an MBA from Wharton.

He is a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion within the bioscience and venture capital sectors. Lorence actively supports initiatives that work to amplify East Asian American leadership in the biopharma industry and has championed Harvard Universitys investment in Asian-American studies.

Unique fact: He played a pivotal role in Modernas financial growth and strategy as the companys Chief Financial Officer.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Co-founder and Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Lorence shows up

Social Proof Driven
Calm
Risk-averse

They usually go by the book, following all rules and procedures. They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. Their motivation stems from the impact that their decisions can have on the organization.


Priorities

Topics Lorence cares about

Biopharma Investing
Co-founded a life sciences investment firm and serves on the boards of multiple biotech companies, including REVOLUTION Medicines and Flare Therapeutics.
DE&I in Bioscience
Actively involved with the Bioscience & Investor Inclusion Group (BIIG) to drive measurable change and increase diversity throughout the bioscience and VC industries.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Co-founder and Board Member
ElevAAte Biotech
1-2023
Co-founder and Managing Partner
Ascenta Capital
7-2022
Independent Board Member
REVOLUTION Medicines
10-2022
Independent Board Member
Cencora
5-2021 - 9-2025
Board Member
Flare Therapeutics
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1991 - 1995
AB
Harvard University
1998 - 2000
MBA
The Wharton School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

s

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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