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BioVenture VoiCes Episode 27: Avalon Bioventures' Jay Lichter

Oct 19, 2025
1 min read

Jay Lichter describes his roots growing up in Chicago, Yale, and an early career role at DuPont Merck before getting a call from Kevin Kinsella to try the world of venture at Avalon. Since that pivotal move, he describes numerous companies he either operated or funded, leading to his work today at Avalon Bioventures.




Chapters

Early life – Chicago, Yale, DuPont Merck – 1:40

Joining Kevin Kinsella and moving to the west coast - 7:16

Sequana – 10:46

French company and Pfizer – 15:29

Avalon, joining formally and raising new funds – 21:41

Community of Innovation (COI) – 26:57

Synthorx – 34:25

Starting Avalon Bioventures – 44:45

Janux – 49:05

Avalon Bioventures Today – 53:02

San Diego Biotech – 57:41

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