Mark Kotter

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

PRA (Research Professor) at University of Cambridge

Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Mark Kotter is a neurosurgeon and scientist at the University of Cambridge specializing in regenerative medicine. A serial entrepreneur, he founded bit. bio, clock. bio, and Meatable to translate his research in cellular reprogramming into new therapies, sustainable food, and rejuvenation technologies. Colleagues describe him as one of the worlds most brilliant cell reprogrammers.

Born in Canada and raised internationally, Mark was motivated to pursue medicine after working with spinal cord injury patients. This experience led him to co-found the non-profit Myelopathy. org, a global charity dedicated to supporting patients with the condition. He has a foundational background in mathematics and overcame childhood dyslexia.

He is a practicing neurosurgeon who has founded multiple pioneering biotech companies focused on cellular reprogramming, cultivated meat, and human rejuvenation.

Personality Overview

Meticulous

Value Conscious

Perfectionist

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Cellular Reprogramming
His core scientific work involves developing technology to reliably produce any human cell type at scale, aiming to transition biology into an engineering discipline.
Biotech Entrepreneurship
A serial founder (bit. bio, Meatable, clock. bio) who is passionate about translating laboratory discoveries into ventures that can have a major impact on health and sustainability.
Regenerative Medicine
Driven by his clinical work with spinal cord injury patients, his primary goal is to develop novel cell therapies to repair damage and restore lost function.

Media Appearances

Podcast: Stem cells, lab‑grown meat, and potential new medical treatments with Mark Kotter. Featured in Meatable

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Work History

10-2023
PRA (Research Professor) at University of Cambridge
1-2023
Scientific Founder & Executive Chairman at clock.bio
5-2018
Co-Founder at Meatable
11-2016
Founder at bit bio
3-2016 - 4-2024
NIHR Clinician Scientist at University of Cambridge

Education

2002 - 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from University of Cambridge
1999 - 2002
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) from University of Cambridge

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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


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