KdT Ventures
Team

Our Team

  • Cain McClary
    Cain McClary, MD
    Managing Partner & Founder
    Dad · DJ · Doctor · Outdoor Enthusiast · Type-A

    Guided by his passion for science, Cain founded KdT Ventures in 2017. A physician by training, Cain prefers to help create the future rather than practice in the past.

  • Blair Willette
    Blair Willette, PhD
    Associate
    Scientist · Scuba Diver · Yogi · Beginner Sewist · Over-Confident DIYer

    With a PhD in Pharmacology, Blair’s research background is in receptor signaling, cellular trafficking, and spatial-encoded biology. She’s inspired by the passion of entrepreneurs and is driven to help translate their ideas to impact society.

  • Ketan Yerneni
    Ketan Yerneni, MD
    Principal
    Guitarist · Amateur Griller · Foodie · Gearhead

    A physician/scientist with a background in molecular imaging, translational oncology, and medical technology commercialization, Ketan is passionate about supporting founders building companies to improve people’s lives.

  • Patrick Malone
    Patrick Malone, MD/PhD
    Partner
    Physician-Scientist · Techie · Writer · Skier · Music Junkie & Concert-Goer

    Trained as a physician-scientist with a research background in machine learning and neuroscience, Patrick loves working with technical founders building audacious companies that will positively impact the world.

  • Mack Healy
    Mack Healy, JD
    Managing Partner
    Father · Strategist · Ex-Attorney · Basketball Coach · Spanish Linguist · Teammate

    Following years as a successful startup lawyer, Mack joined KdT to help identify and support its portfolio companies. Above all, Mack enjoys working with teams to accomplish only the most daunting of objectives.

  • Kaitlyn Davis
    Kaitlyn Davis
    Head of Operations
    San Francisco Local · Surf Addict · Cooking & Baking Enthusiast

    With a background in administration, flight operations and team management, Kaitlyn is passionate about practicing organizational systems that empower and support KdT Ventures values and mission.

  • Phil Grayeski
    Phil Grayeski, PhD
    Managing Partner
    Scientist · Optimist · Amateur Chef · Pickup Basketball Regular · Tactician

    En route to his MD-PhD, Phil has been instrumental in the spin-out of three biotechnology companies. With a gifted eye for science, technology, and investing, Phil joined KdT in 2018.

  • Yusuf Uddin
    Yusuf Uddin, PhD
    Head of Talent
    Scientist · Head Hunter · Gamer · Extroverted Introvert · Dog Lover · Friend

    Upon completing his PhD in Molecular Biophysics, Yusuf entered the world of life science executive recruiting. He uses his networking prowess to support talent needs within KdT’s portfolio companies.

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