Michelle Kwok is a Principal at Draper Associates, where she leads healthcare and biotechnology investing and is particularly interested in regenerative medicine, healthy longevity, AI and robotics. She also co-heads the firm’s New York office and intern programme.
Before Draper, Michelle co-founded FLIK, a platform connecting female leaders and learners. FLIK was acquired by Rumor Avenue in October 2021; Michelle remained as a Partner after the acquisition. She later joined On Deck, leading operations for its Longevity Biotech work and managing special projects.
Her mentoring is milestone-driven. She works closely with founders on regulatory pathways, technical validation, venture fundraising and establishing effective board governance.
Where Michelle can help
- biotech
- healthcare
- AI
- robotics
- venture capital
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Michelle Kwok.
Ventures
Draper Associates
Principal; leads healthcare and biotech investing and co-heads the New York office and intern programme.
FLIK
Co-founder; acquired by Rumor Avenue in October 2021, after which she remained as a Partner.
On Deck
Former operations lead for Longevity Biotech and special projects.
Highlights
- Leads healthcare and biotechnology investments at Draper Associates, with interests spanning regenerative medicine, healthy longevity, AI and robotics.
- Co-founded FLIK before its October 2021 acquisition by Rumor Avenue.
- Later led operations for On Deck’s Longevity Biotech work.
Questionsfounders ask aboutMichelle Kwok
Where can Michelle help founders?
Michelle supports founders in navigating regulatory pathways, refining technical narratives in biotech and healthcare, preparing institutional venture rounds, and structuring board governance.
Which company-building situations are most relevant to Michelle’s experience?
She is most helpful for early-stage teams commercialising frontier technologies across life sciences, healthcare, AI, and robotics, particularly when moving from lab or prototype to market.
What perspective does Michelle bring as a mentor?
Michelle combines a Principal’s perspective at Draper Associates with experience co-founding FLIK before its acquisition. That background informs her work with founders on company milestones and difficult decisions.
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