Marian T. Nakada

Venture investor with #JJDC, veteran of big pharm with roots in biotech. Enjoys baking, walking, and being a mom. @jnjinnovation. Opinions are my own.

[Marian T. Nakada @MNakada]

Articulate, enlightening, inspiring. "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" THANK YOU

[Emmanuel Acho @EmmanuelAcho]

Dear white people,
For days you’ve asked me what you can do to help. I’ve finally found an answer.

Let your guard down and listen.

[Marian T. Nakada @MNakada]

@AmtrakNECAlerts Do passengers traveling from Boston to New York still have to get off at New Haven now?

[Marian T. Nakada @MNakada]

@AmtrakNECAlerts I was sent an email that my train was canceled from Boston to New York and as instructed I rebooked on the app and was charged a fee. Can I get that refunded?

[Johnson & Johnson Innovation @JNJInnovation]

.@ONLTherapeutics is pioneering a new way to treat retinal diseases by preventing retinal cell death. #JNJInnovation is proud to support their journey to bring this potential breakthrough therapy to patients. Learn more: https://t.co/ivHEFU2qYg #JNJSpecialtyOphthalmology

[Johnson & Johnson Innovation @JNJInnovation]

We're proud to invest in ONL Therapeutics & their groundbreaking work in retinal disease. This is a company with the potential to change the lives of billions of people globally who are suffering from vision impairment. Find out more: https://t.co/ivHEFU2qYg

[Marian T. Nakada @MNakada]

@nikthehat I was addicted! Thank you for your tireless reporting

How do you know Hong?

[Marian T. Nakada @MNakada]

VC #Barbie

[Marian T. Nakada @MNakada]

July 4 #bostonpops rehearsal 🇺🇸

[Marian T. Nakada @MNakada]

@LabNotesPhilly @VillanovaU The link doesn’t work 😥

[Marian T. Nakada @MNakada]

@PearlF @nvca @VCForward Thank you for amplifying this Pearl! 👏🏻

[Venture Forward @VCForward]

Big thanks to sponsors @ForesiteCapital, @JNJInnovation, Longitude Capital, @MissionBioCap, Omega Funds, @SalesforceVC, @GVteam, Sofinnova Investments, and @WilmerHale for making this program possible.
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[Marian T. Nakada @MNakada]

@cbtadvisors @matthewherper @DavidSable @BursatilBiotech @daphnezohar @bradloncar @OmicsOmicsBlog @curiouswavefn 😂

[Atlas Venture @atlasventure]

The 2023 #Science2Startup symposium is tomorrow! After exciting discussions and powerful networking, 10 researchers will present their ideas and interact with leading investors and executives in the Boston #biotech hub. Make sure to follow along for updates!

[Third Rock Ventures @ThirdRockV]

IgniteVC, a new initiative from @IgniteLC in partnership with @BioscienceGroup, has launched to accelerate DEI in life sciences VCs and their portfolio companies by offering practical tools, best practices, and a community of peers.

[Marian T. Nakada @MNakada]

So fun being at @JLABS NYC last week

[The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @TheMarkFdn]

Our head of venture investments, Anna Turetsky spoke as part of a powerhouse panel of investors including @SoniaGulati17, Diyong Xu, and moderator @MNakada @JLabs NYC on trends in financing for early-stage life science companies @pannasea @JNJinnovation @OrbiMed

[The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @TheMarkFdn]

Our head of venture investments, Anna Turetsky spoke as part of a powerhouse panel of investors including @SoniaGulati17, Diyong Xu, and moderator @MNakada @JLabs NYC on trends in financing for early-stage life science companies @pannasea @JNJinnovation @OrbiMed

[Marian T. Nakada @MNakada]

@Car0lyn_Ng Agree and was wonderful seeing you!

[Venture Forward @VCForward]

Last night we attended @JNJInnovation's 50th anniversary party to celebrate healthcare innovation. JJDC has been a long-time supporter of our #VCUniversity program, which aims to educate and diversify the next investor class. We're excited for many more years of partnership!

[Venture Forward @VCForward]

Have an extra 30 min.? Underrepresented, aspiring VC? 🚨 Then you're in luck, because it's the LAST DAY to apply for a VC University scholarship! 🚨

You'll get:
✅ Full course tuition to learn investing fundamentals
✅ Office hours
✅ Dedicated mentor
https://t.co/S3uBLcUQpV

[Marian T. Nakada @MNakada]

And love the hat 🧢. Thank you @ScottKirsner @CONVFORUM @cbtadvisors

[Scott Kirsner @ScottKirsner]

.⁦⁦@MNakada⁩ art-directed this shot in front of the fireplace at Catalyst. Always a great spot for planning the next edition of the ⁦@CONVFORUM⁩.