GSD Factor: Stepping Into Your Extraordinary from Biotech to Techbio with Dr. Kavya Sharman

Kavya Sharman, PhD is a data scientist and founder of Phase Capital, with a unique edge at the intersection of biotech, data, and early-stage investing. She is passionate about equipping scientific founders with the strategic skills and capital to scale transformative technologies.

With over a decade in Nashville’s growing life sciences ecosystem, she has played a catalytic role in connecting founders, investors, and strategic partners through curated biotech summits and investor-based events. 

Her background includes a PhD in data science with research in neuroscience, fractional analyst work, and strategic consulting for VC and PE firms. She has supported dozens of startups in refining their go-to-market strategies, raising capital, and preparing for investor diligence — often helping them secure an additional runway through her network alone. 

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