developing best- and first-in-class therapeutics that are safe, powerful, versatile and economical

Mission & Values


We strive for a culture of humility, generosity, integrity and inclusivity.

We work with urgency to innovate beyond existing solutions and bring cures to patients with unmet medical needs.

Meet the Team

We are bioengineers, drug developers and company builders.

  • Mickey Pentecost, PhD

    CEO & Founder

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  • Wojciech Bartkowski, PhD

    CTO & Founder

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  • Rakesh Verma, PhD, MBA

    Co-Founder

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  • Sacha Mann, MS, MBA

    Board Director & Co-Founder

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  • Dulce Alvarado, MS

    Scientist

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Board of Directors

  • Mickey Pentecost, PhD

    CEO & Founder

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  • Wojciech Bartkowski, PhD

    CTO & Founder

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  • Sacha Mann, MS, MBA

    Board Director & Co-Founder

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Investors

"We believe that Diadem has the potential to change the paradigm of disease treatment and potentially cure many difficult diseases including cancers.”

Ali Ardakani
Founder and Managing Director

Novateur Ventures

Diadem was founded by visionary individuals with strong technical skills, who are working toward a truly transformative approach to therapeutics."

Llewellyn Cox
General Partner

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