Max Farina

Max Farina is a physician and venture capital investor currently serving as a Principal at 5AM Ventures in California. He completed a dual Doctor of Medicine and Master of Business Administration program between 2014 and 2019, following a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology earned between 2010 and 2014, which included a minor in Music Performance. Prior to joining the investment team at 5AM Ventures, Farina gained operational experience in the molecular diagnostics sector by working at Karius, a specialized healthcare technology company. In his current capacity as a Principal, he leverages his medical training to evaluate early-stage life sciences investments and provide strategic support to various portfolio companies. Farina focuses primarily on advancing healthcare technology and clinical diagnostics, effectively bridging the gap between clinical medicine and venture capital investment across the broader life sciences sector.