Xiaowen Feng

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Director Board of Directors at PixelBiotech GmbH

Weston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Xiaowen Feng is the Managing Partner at Forcefield Ventures, leveraging his PhD from UC Berkeley and postdoctoral research at Harvard to invest in biotech. An entrepreneur himself, he co-founded Kula Bio. He focuses on translating world-class biology from the research bench to the patient bedside, supporting portfolio companies with capital and resources.

His passion for biomedical innovation drives his work, where he is dedicated to supporting the full lifecycle of biotech companies. He is enthusiastic about helping founders navigate the complexities of growth, from early-stage development to sustained market success, reflecting a deep commitment that goes beyond financial investment.

He successfully transitioned from a PhD researcher in Chemistry to co-founding a company in sustainable agriculture and now leading a venture capital firm.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Biotech Investing
As Managing Partner at Forcefield Ventures and Venture Partner at IMO ventures, he actively invests in and supports innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
Translational Science
He is focused on helping companies translate cutting-edge biological research from the "bench side to bed side" to create real-world therapeutic solutions.
AI in Drug Development
He is an early investor in AI-driven pharma-tech companies like XtalPi and supports collaborations that use AI to accelerate drug discovery, as seen with META Pharmaceuticals.

Media Appearances

Xiaowen has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2023
Director Board of Directors at PixelBiotech GmbH
9-2021
Director Board of Directors at META Pharmaceuticals Inc.
5-2020
Director Board of Director and Chief Strategy Officer at Regenerative Bio Inc.
1-2019
Managing Partner at Forcefield Ventures
6-2018
Co-Founder at Kula Bio

Education

9-2009 - 7-2015
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of California, Berkeley
9-2005 - 7-2009
Bachelor of Science - BS from Peking University

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Insights For Selling To Xiaowen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Xiaowen is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Xiaowen

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Xiaowen move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Xiaowen take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Xiaowen

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