Eric Dai

Eric Dai is a distinguished bioengineer with a strong academic background in stem cell, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. His PhD research at the University of Pennsylvania, which he is currently on leave from, focused on understanding cellular responses to mechanical and molecular cues for orthopaedic tissue engineering, evidenced by multiple publications and presentations. ericd+2

Transitioning from academia, Eric has established himself as a successful venture capitalist, managing significant assets at firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Dimension, and Pillar VC. He actively invests, advises, and operates in biotech and consumer startups, demonstrating expertise in identifying and supporting innovative life science companies. ericd+1

Beyond his core venture capital and bioengineering roles, Eric is also a company builder, currently co-founding a stealth biotech venture. He has previously shown leadership in entrepreneurship by co-founding Penn Bio Launch and holding roles with incubators and organizations like BIOS Community, fostering life science startup activities. ericd+1