JR initially oversaw BioOra as the General Manager of Bridgewest Ventures New Zealand before officially joining the team in 2024.

JR’s background is in the oversight of early-stage tech and life science investments in New Zealand, including pipeline development and business operations. JR has worked closely with founders and management teams on business plan development and adherence to help them operationalize and scale their companies.

In addition, JR is a board member for several start-ups including life science companies Avasa, Macso, and Precision Chromatography. As a seasoned finance and investment professional, JR has been involved with tech start-ups in New Zealand since 2008. His expertise includes finance, risk & compliance, business strategy, venture capital, and technology strategy. He is an avid futurist, inspiring others through his work, writings and speaking engagements.”