Joining for this episode of Join the Dots is Michael Salako, Investment Director at Start Codon. Michael has broad scientific and commercial expertise and a strong passion for facilitating entrepreneurship. Prior to joining Start Codon he worked for Cancer Research UK where he focused on identifying, developing, transacting and seed-investing in next-generation oncology spin out opportunities.

Michael has a PhD in Molecular Virology and Molecular Toxicology, an MBA focused on finance and entrepreneurship, postdoctoral experience in immuno-oncology, drug discovery expertise to Principal Scientist level and is a Certified Licensing Professional.

In addition to his busy role, Michael is an active mentor with EnterpriseTECH STAR at Cambridge Judge Business School and Research England’s Med Tech Super Connector and also volunteers as a STEM Ambassador across schools in London.