The venture studio transforming breakthrough science into life-saving companies

We partner with world-class scientists to build and scale revolutionary cancer therapeutics & diagnostics by providing expert guidance, capital, leadership and embedding experienced operators to accelerate bringing life-saving treatments to patients.

Why SIC Venture Studio?

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Exclusive University Partnerships

Access to IP and scientific-founders with leading oncology labs, starting with Stanford.

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Hands-On Operator Model

We don't just invest—we embed experienced operators to help build, scale, and drive exits, dramatically reducing executional risk.

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Proven Expert Team

Led by operators and advisors who've built 250+ companies, backed by healthcare leaders across medicine, law, finance, and commercial strategy.

Venture capital concept. A key source of funding for many innovative businesses. Investment funds provided to early-stage, high-growth companies with innovative ideas, products, services.

Portfolio Approach

20-25 companies focused on oncology and diagnostics to provide multiple shots on goal in the $100B cancer therapeutics market.

Our Operating Approach

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Lead

  • Take active board seats
  • Drive strategic decisions
  • Manage key stakeholders
  • Guide company formation
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Develop

  • Create strategic partnerships
  • Structure operational infrastructure
  • Establish governance systems
  • Build foundational processes 
  • Develop leadership skills 
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Build

  • Craft brand narratives
  • Design pitch materials and corporate identity
  • Build digital presence 
  • Create business strategy and go-to-market playbooks
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Scale

  • Lead fundraising efforts
  • Accelerate timelines
  • Expand market opportunities
  • Build high-performing teams
  • Drive successful exits

SIC Office Hours

Need advise or strategy recommendations on Fundraising, GTM, Collaborations/Partnerships or deal-making in general? We're here to help. We hold offices hours every two weeks to help early stage founders get off the ground.

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General Partners

Paul Grewal

Paul Grewal

Managing Partner

Leads corporate and GTM strategy with expertise in immunology and ML development. Paul's network spans Pharma, MedTech, and investors, having helped build over 250 startups.

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Rachael O'Meara

Rachael O'Meara

Managing Partner

Rachael specializes in leadership development, emotional intelligence acumen and future scale-up planning, transforming scientists into confident business leaders.

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Operations and Business Development

Bianca King

Bianca King

Senior Associate

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Nick McBride, PhD

Nick McBride, PhD

DR Business Development

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Carlos Medina, PhD

Carlos Medina, PhD

Senior Associate

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Michael Taylor

Michael Taylor

VP Business Development

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Scientific and Commercial Advisors

Lauren Glaser

Lauren Glaser

Investor relations 

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Arlen Meyers, MD, MBA

Arlen Meyers, MD, MBA

Physician and Entrepreneur

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Mary Rotunno, J.D., NACD.DC

Mary Rotunno, J.D., NACD.DC

Legal

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Elizabeth Sayed

Elizabeth Sayed

Marketing

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Michael A. Alvarez

Michael A. Alvarez

Business Development

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