Michael Schultz, PhD in

Michael Schultz, PhD

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Senior Director, Venture at Portal Innovations, LLC
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Michael Schultz is the Senior Director of Venture Operations at Portal Innovations, where he evaluates new investment opportunities and supports early-stage life science companies. A scientist by training, he earned his PhD from Harvard Medical School focusing his research on the biology of aging, specifically biomarkers, inflammation, and metabolism.

His team at Portal Innovations utilizes a proprietary AI program called "Stargaze" to identify promising investment opportunities emerging from university research.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Venture
Job Level
Senior
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Early-Stage Biotech
His role involves assessing and supporting high-potential, early-stage biotech, medtech, and diagnostic companies.
Life Science Investing
He is a frequent speaker on the role of venture capital in funding innovative and high-risk companies in the life sciences.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Senior Director, Venture
Portal Innovations, LLC
11-2023 - 1-2025
Director, Venture
Portal Innovations, LLC
7-2022 - 11-2023
Associate, Venture
Portal Innovations, LLC
9-2021 - 7-2022
Analyst, Venture
Portal Innovations, LLC
9-2020 - 9-2021
Senior Analyst
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Education
2012 - 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Harvard Medical School
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts - AB
Washington University in St. Louis
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