Hi, I'm Zeenat Patrawala - Chief Business Officer | AI Advisor |Google AI | MIT| Cornell | Advocate for Women
I'm driven by translating complex science into commercial success, especially in AI and healthcare. I thrive on de-risking innovation and fostering win-win partnerships, leveraging my background in biotech, finance, and startup founding to build impactful solutions.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Google AI/Health, leading global partnerships and business development.
Currently serving as a Fractional CBO and GTM executive, guiding AI and health tech companies.
Can help others by providing strategic guidance on go-to-market strategies for AI and health tech.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Science & Academia
Gained deep scientific expertise through rigorous academic training at Cornell and MIT/Harvard, focusing on genetics and healthcare regulation.
✦ Genetics
✦ MIT
✦ Harvard
✦ Cornell
Venture-Backed Startup Founder
Transitioned to entrepreneurship, founding a venture-backed startup and gaining hands-on experience in early-stage funding and market entry.
✦ Startup Founder
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Entrepreneurship
Corporate Development & Innovation Lead
Led business and corporate development for public companies and innovative ventures, focusing on AI in healthcare and new product commercialization.
✦ Corporate Development
✦ Business Development
✦ AI in Healthcare
Strategic Advisor & Fractional Executive
Currently serving as a Fractional CBO and Advisor, leveraging broad experience to guide multiple AI and health tech companies towards strategic growth.
✦ Fractional CBO
✦ GTM Strategy
✦ Healthcare Advisor
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI-Powered Healthcare Strategist
Translating complex AI and biotech innovations into market-ready solutions.
✦ Expertise in AI/Technology due diligence and market assessment.
✦ Proven track record in product positioning and growth strategy.
✦ Focus on AI-driven healthcare applications.
Deal Architect & Closer
Orchestrating high-value transactions from seed funding to M&A.
✦ Extensive experience in securing seed and Series A funding.
✦ Skilled in leading large M&A transactions and complex sales.
✦ Masters the art of deal-making through psychological insight.
Biotech & Life Sciences Navigator
Bridging scientific discovery with commercialization and regulatory understanding.
✦ Deep knowledge of biotechnology, diagnostics, and healthcare services.
✦ Thesis work on FDA regulation of biologicals manufacturing.
✦ Background in genetics and biological sciences.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovative founders and executives in the AI and biotech sectors.
✦ Exploring collaborations for novel AI healthcare solutions.
✦ Finding opportunities to accelerate growth for early-stage companies.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on go-to-market strategies for AI and health tech.
✦ Offer expertise in deal structuring and capital raising for startups.
✦ Share insights on navigating the complexities of the healthcare and biotech industries.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to venture capital firms focused on AI and health.
✦ Insights into emerging trends in digital health and AI applications.
✦ Connections with potential strategic partners for co-development opportunities.