Jerry Callahan
Founder at Hopen Life Sciences LLC
Profile
Jerry Callahan is co-founder of Hopen Life Science Ventures and serves as a Venture Partner.
He is the Vice President of Business Development for the Van Andel Research Institute.
Jerry was involved in the formation of several life science companies in the cGMP, bio-informatics, personalized medicine, and CLIA laboratory spaces.
More than $20 million has been invested in these start-ups.
Prior to his role at Hopen, he served as Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Supply Chain at Twinlab/Metabolife.
He played a key role in the company’s growth through acquisitions and new product launches.
He has more than 15 years of operational leadership experience including roles as CEO, COO, and CIO.
Jerry serves on the boards of several venture-backed life science companies and venture capital organizations.
He has earned an MBA, MS in information systems, and PhD in organizational leadership.
Jerry Callahan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Hopen Life Sciences LLC
 Hopen Life Sciences LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hopen Life Sciences LLC(Hopen Life Sciences) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Mark P. Olesnavage and Jerry Callahan. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. | Founder | 2005-02-28 |
Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC
 Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC operates as a drug discovery and development company. It develops novel therapeutics to treat metabolic diseases associated with age-related mitochondrial dysfunction, especially insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The company was founded by Jerry Colca and Rolf Kletzien in 2006 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
Van Andel Institute
 Van Andel Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Van Andel Institute provides biomedical research and education services. Its services include antibody production, spectral karyotyping, immunostaining and mouse modeling, animal imaging, computational biology, flow cytometry, germline modification and cytogenetics, mass spectrometry and proteomics, microarray technology, sequencing, vivarium, xenotransplantation and michigan animal consortium, as well as analytical, cellular and molecular microscopy services. The company was founded by Jay van Andel and Betty Van Andel in 1996 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2003-12-31 |
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc.
 Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures pre-clinical, small scale, and commercial-stage products. It offers development, manufacturing, analytical testing, and regulatory filing support. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Founder | 2005-09-30 |
Former positions of Jerry Callahan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Metabolife International, Inc.
 Metabolife International, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Part of Twinlab Consolidated Holdings, Inc., Metabolife International, Inc. is a company that manufactures diet and nutritional supplements. The company is based in San Diego, CA. Metabolife International was acquired by Twinlab Holdings, Inc. on November 07, 2005. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
Intervention Insights, Inc.
 Intervention Insights, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Intervention Insights, Inc. provides health information services. It develops information services to support community oncologists as they research genomics based treatment strategies. The firm enables the oncology care team to more efficiently access and considers relevant, up-to-date medical evidence to support the appropriate utilization of molecular diagnostics, and targeted therapeutics. The company was founded by Gerald Callahan and James Kevin McCurren in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MI. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
TL Administration Corp.
 TL Administration Corp. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology TL Administration Corp. manufactures and markets vitamins, minerals, and bodybuilding supplements. It also offers weight management products. The company was founded by David Blechman in 1968 and is headquartered in Farmingdale, NY. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
Training of Jerry Callahan
| University of Illinois | Undergraduate Degree |
| Western Michigan University | Masters Business Admin |
| Ferris State University (Michigan) | Graduate Degree |
| Union Institute & University | Doctorate Degree |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Hopen Life Sciences LLC
Hopen Life Sciences LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hopen Life Sciences LLC(Hopen Life Sciences) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Mark P. Olesnavage and Jerry Callahan. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. | Finance |
Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC
Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC operates as a drug discovery and development company. It develops novel therapeutics to treat metabolic diseases associated with age-related mitochondrial dysfunction, especially insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The company was founded by Jerry Colca and Rolf Kletzien in 2006 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. | Health Technology |
TL Administration Corp.
TL Administration Corp. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology TL Administration Corp. manufactures and markets vitamins, minerals, and bodybuilding supplements. It also offers weight management products. The company was founded by David Blechman in 1968 and is headquartered in Farmingdale, NY. | Health Technology |
Metabolife International, Inc.
Metabolife International, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Part of Twinlab Consolidated Holdings, Inc., Metabolife International, Inc. is a company that manufactures diet and nutritional supplements. The company is based in San Diego, CA. Metabolife International was acquired by Twinlab Holdings, Inc. on November 07, 2005. | Health Technology |
Intervention Insights, Inc.
Intervention Insights, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Intervention Insights, Inc. provides health information services. It develops information services to support community oncologists as they research genomics based treatment strategies. The firm enables the oncology care team to more efficiently access and considers relevant, up-to-date medical evidence to support the appropriate utilization of molecular diagnostics, and targeted therapeutics. The company was founded by Gerald Callahan and James Kevin McCurren in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MI. | Technology Services |
Van Andel Institute
Van Andel Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Van Andel Institute provides biomedical research and education services. Its services include antibody production, spectral karyotyping, immunostaining and mouse modeling, animal imaging, computational biology, flow cytometry, germline modification and cytogenetics, mass spectrometry and proteomics, microarray technology, sequencing, vivarium, xenotransplantation and michigan animal consortium, as well as analytical, cellular and molecular microscopy services. The company was founded by Jay van Andel and Betty Van Andel in 1996 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Commercial Services |
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc.
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures pre-clinical, small scale, and commercial-stage products. It offers development, manufacturing, analytical testing, and regulatory filing support. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Health Technology |
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