Pedro Arst

Pedro Arst currently serves as a Partner at Antler in San Francisco, California, where he oversees early-stage venture capital investments and portfolio management. Prior to joining the global early-stage venture capital firm, he held a senior operational role at Amyris, Inc., managing strategic initiatives and corporate development efforts. During his tenure in the biotechnology sector, he successfully directed a $50 million product commercialization pipeline and evaluated over 15 distinct acquisition targets. Earlier in his career, he worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, advising Fortune 500 technology clients on market expansion and operational efficiency. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. His current professional focus centers on identifying and supporting high-growth technology startups across the enterprise software and sustainable biotechnology sectors.