Jake Gatof
Partner advising life sciences and technology companies
Boston, Massachusetts
Summary
Trusted corporate advisor to life sciences and technology companies and their investors, with deep experience across venture financings, M&A, corporate governance, and strategic collaborations. orrick+2
Active participant in the Boston life sciences and venture ecosystem, frequently speaking to founders and serving on local nonprofit boards (Board of Trustees, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, New England). orrick+1
Experienced in representing institutional investors—venture and growth equity funds—in deal execution and capital deployment, advising both sides of venture and growth-stage transactions. orrick+1
Has engaged in academic and policy-focused writing on regulation of emerging technologies (e.g., nanomedicine), reflecting an interest in the regulatory dimensions of healthtech and life sciences innovation. nih+1
Work
Education
Writing
Reviewing the regulatory barriers for nanomedicine: global questions and challenges
October 1, 2015A perspective on regulatory questions and challenges for nanomedicine, including governance, health and safety, and suggested frameworks for emerging technologies.
Authored publications on digital health and medical device security (author page)
Collection of professional writings and client-facing commentary on topics including digital health and related transactional issues.