Sharon Sakai
General Counsel at TEMPEST THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Network origin in Sharon Sakai first degree
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Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Old)
 Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Old) Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. researches and develops biopharmaceutical products. The firm's products are used for pain, side effects of chemotherapy treatments, sleeplessness, and migraine headaches. Its drug delivery technology enhances absorption rates of active drug agents reduces absorption times. The company was founded in January, 2002 by Nikhilesh Singh and is headquartered in Pt. Richmond, CA.
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 16 |
| Subsidiary | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 12 | |
| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 9 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Sharon Sakai via their personal network
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Genentech, Inc.
 Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Biotechnology | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| PFIZER, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| REPLIGEN CORPORATION | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
 Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada provides life insurance and other financial services. It offers saving, retirement and pension products and life and health insurance to individuals and groups through its operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. The company was founded in 1865 by Mathew Hamilton Gault and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It engages in developing innovative therapies that target the molecular mechanisms that cause cancer. The company was founded by Frank McCormick in February 1992 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Human Resources Officer | |
| SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Biotechnology | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Genzyme Corp.
 Genzyme Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Medical Specialties | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Artemis Medical, Inc.
 Artemis Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Artemis Medical, Inc. engages in the marketing and sale of biopsy markers. The company was founded by Richard Fulton and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Medical Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| AMICUS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman | |
Liquidia Technologies, Inc.
 Liquidia Technologies, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Liquidia Technologies, Inc. is a clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of human therapeutics using its proprietary PRINT technology to transform the lives of patients. It operates in two segments: Pharmaceutical Products and Partnering & Licensing. The two product candidates from its pipeline: LIQ861 for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and LIQ865 for the treatment of local post-operative pain. Liquidia Technologies was founded by Joseph M. DeSimone, Ashok K. Mendiratta, Edward T. Samulski, William R. Kenan, Ginger Denison and Jason Rolland in 2004 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
ZP Opco, Inc.
 ZP Opco, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ZP Opco, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops transdermal delivery technology for therapeutic indications. The company was founded by Peter E. Daddona and Frank D. Stonebanks in 2006 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| HYPERION THERAPEUTICS INC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
TempestTx, Inc.
 TempestTx, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology TempestTx, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company which engages in advancing small molecule therapeutics that modulate anti-tumor pathways. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member President Chief Operating Officer | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AFFYMAX, INC. | Biotechnology | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member General Counsel | |
NEA Management Co. LLC
 NEA Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Enterprise Associates LLC (New Enterprise Associates) is a venture capital firm founded in 1977. The firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| The California State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| DePauw University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Pepperdine University | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Santa Clara University | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets prescription drugs. It manufactures and markets prescription drugs used to treat a number of diseases and conditions including cardiovascular, dermatological, central nervous system, bone disease, cancer, organ transplantation, psychiatry, infectious disease, and respiratory. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in East Hanover, NJ. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Affimed NV Niederlassung Deutschland
 Affimed NV Niederlassung Deutschland Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Affimed NV Niederlassung Deutschland discovers and develops antibody-based therapeutic drugs. The firm generates and develops a pipeline of antibody product candidates based on proprietary technology platform. It offer therapeutic drugs that target autoimmune diseases and tumor cells. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
Barnev, Inc.
 Barnev, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Barnev, Inc. is a healthcare information technology company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of comprehensive monitoring and information solutions to clinicians and hospitals for labor and delivery. The firm is the first to market with delivery suite/product solutions that improve the clinical management of patients, and improve economic efficiency for its customers. Its first product, the BirthTrack™ Continuous Labor Monitoring System, is the most exciting innovation in labor progression monitoring since the Friedman Labor Curve was introduced over 50 years ago. The BirthTrack System is a revolutionary continuous labor monitoring technology that provides obstetric caregivers invaluable, precise, objective, real-time information about the physical progress of labor. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
Sensovation AG
 Sensovation AG Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Sensovation AG manufactures and supplies scientific imaging instrumentation products. The firm specializes in the development and production of scientific imaging and low light detection solutions, based on charge coupled device and complementary metal oxide semiconductor technologies. It offers automated digital microscopes, microarray analyzers, and scientific cameras for bioimaging, diagnostics, and quality control in clean technology applications. It also engages in partnerships focused on building and supplying commercial production systems and platforms. The company was founded by Stefan Bickert and Paul Hing in 2000 and is headquartered in Radolfzell, Germany. | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Chairman | |
Aesculap, Inc.
 Aesculap, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Aesculap, Inc. manufactures surgical instruments. It offers neurosurgery, power systems, surgical instruments, vet care, and wound closure. The firm services include surgical instrument and equipment repair, surgical asset management, and instrument tracking software. The company founded by Gottfried Jetter in 1867 and is headquartered in Center Valley, PA. | Medical Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO | |
National Association of Corporate Directors
 National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Calibrium Private Investments GmbH
 Calibrium Private Investments GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Calibrium Private Investments GmbH (formerly Aeris Capital AG) is a venture capital firm with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2006. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
| IMMUNE DESIGN CORP | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SAGIMET BIOSCIENCES INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Operating Officer | |
| ARDELYX, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
New Enterprise Associates LLC
 New Enterprise Associates LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Enterprise Associates LLC is an alternative investment manager. The private company is based in Timonium, MD. The company was founded in 1978 by Chuck Newhall, C. Richard Kramlich. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 46 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Health Technology | 31 |
| Consumer Services | 10 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Distribution Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 157 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 112 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 48 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 35 |
| Chairman | 28 |
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| Kathy LaPorte | 34 |
| Dan Turner | 29 |
| G. Kirk Raab | 26 |
| Richard H. Booth | 25 |
| Sara Lewis | 23 |
| Christine Pellizzari | 22 |
| George Rehm | 21 |
| Mike Raab Raab | 20 |
| Thomas D. Kiley | 18 |
| Glenn A. Oclassen | 15 |
| Geoffrey Nichol | 14 |
| Martha Demski | 13 |
| Stephen Brady | 13 |
| Susan L. Koppy | 12 |
| William Dawson | 11 |
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