— LIFE SCIENCE STRATEGY & ADVISORY
Where Science
Meets
Strategic Vision
I help biotech companies, investors, and emerging startups transform scientific breakthroughs into successful businesses.
Paola Torre, PhD
FOUNDER · SCIENTIFIC LEADER · BD STRATEGIST
Venture Partner — Aquillius Ventures
Board Member —Life Science Angels
Pharmaceutical Scientist— BioMarin
Postdoctoral Research — UCSF, UPenn, NYU
PhD, Biomolecular Sciences — University of Trento, Italy
Over 15 years at the intersection of science and strategy — from the research bench to the boardroom.
FOR INVESTORS
Venture Capital & Angel Funds
Scientific and technical due diligence
Portfolio company advisory
Competitive benchmarking reports
Investment thesis validation
Advisory Services
Built for Impact
FOR STARTUPS
Early-Stage Biotech & Medtech
Scientific positioning & differentiation
Investor pitch preparation
Development roadmap strategy
CRO & partner introductions
FOR COMPANIES
Pharma & Biotech Organizations
External innovation scouting
Licensing & sponsored research
Program strategy & PMO support
Competitive intelligence
— INVESTMENT ECOSYSTEM
Deeply networked across the San Francisco Bay Area and the global life sciences investment ecosystem
FAQs
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My approach combines scientific, strategic, and investor perspectives.
I focus not only on preparing companies for fundraising, but on aligning their story, data, and positioning with how investors evaluate opportunities.
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We start with an initial conversation to understand your objectives, stage, and key inflection points.
This allows us to determine where I can add the most value and define a tailored engagement.
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I work with founders, biotech companies, and investors across the life sciences ecosystem, from early-stage companies preparing to raise capital to investors evaluating opportunities and supporting portfolio companies.
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Fees are customized based on the scope, complexity, and stage of the engagement.
I partner with founders, companies, and investors through both focused, project-based work and ongoing advisory relationships, aligning support with key inflection points such as fundraising, diligence, and growth.
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Timelines vary depending on the scope, stage, and needs of each company or investor.
Engagements range from focused, project-based support (e.g., fundraising strategy, investor materials, or diligence) to longer-term partnerships, providing ongoing advisory to founders, companies, and investors throughout fundraising and growth.
Get in Touch!
If you're a founder, company, or investor navigating a key inflection point, we can start with an initial conversation to explore fit and priorities.