Will McConnell

Doer
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Board Director at Rhino Federated Computing

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Will McConnell is a Principal at Qiming Venture Partners USA, where he focuses on early-stage biotech and digital health investments. A Dartmouth College graduate with a degree in Biology and Computer Science, he holds board positions at innovative companies like Rhino Federated Computing and Tenpoint Therapeutics.

Will maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, having returned to Dartmouth to speak at its Innovation in Medicine & Healthcare Summit. He is actively engaged in the global biotech community, showing a particular interest in the growing innovation ecosystems in both China and Korea.

He is keenly focused on cross-border investment opportunities that have the potential for significant global patient impact.

Personality Overview

Results Focused

Fast-paced

Long-term Focused

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Global Biotech
Actively speaks about and invests in biotech innovation in both China and the growing Korean ecosystem, seeking opportunities for global patient impact.
Advanced Therapeutics
His firm has invested in companies developing novel treatments for AML and trispecific antibodies, indicating a focus on cutting-edge therapeutic approaches.
Healthcare Innovation
As a speaker at Dartmouth's healthcare innovation summit, he is engaged in discussions about the future of medicine and translating research into real-world solutions.

Media Appearances

Will has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Board Director at Rhino Federated Computing
1-2025
Board Observer at Tenpoint Therapeutics, Ltd.
7-2024
Board Observer at Candid Therapeutics
10-2023
Principal at Qiming Venture Partners USA
8-2023 - 11-2023
Board Observer at Korro Bio, Inc.

Education

2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s Degree from Dartmouth College

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Insights For Selling To Will

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Will is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Will

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Will move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Will take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Will

Personality Compatibility


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