Taylor Cottle

About Taylor Cottle

I am a biotech founder, scientist, and life science consultant. I am passionate about translating innovative biotechnology tools into strong that improve patient lives.Currently working with growing biotech and medtech companies to expand market access and develop digitally savvy GTM plans. If you are in otolaryngology or live biotherapeutic products let\'s talk!I’ve built and led ventures at the intersection of science and business, from founding Aptabridge Therapeutics to develop aptamer-based T-cell engagers, to launching SHARP Diagnostics to advance isothermal nucleic acid detection. Along the way, I’ve raised over $1M in non-dilutive funding, closed IP licenses with university tech transfer offices, and guided multidisciplinary teams from early R&D through go-to-market strategy.Beyond venture creation, I’m passionate about all aspects of the scientists to biotech journey. I’ve developed market-entry strategy and managed clinical trial samples for Beckman Coulter/Danaher, and helped build the ecosystem for emerging biotech startups as President of the Hopkins Biotech Network and cofounding the Nucleate accelerator for the Mid-Atlantic DMV region to support technical founders turning research into companies.Recognized through fellowships such as the NSF GRFP, Activate Fellowship, and Hopkins President’s Venture Fellowship, I thrive in environments that merge technical rigor with entrepreneurial execution. I’m focused on driving business development and commercialization strategies that scale innovative life-science technologies while building toward long-term executive leadership.Outside of work, I stay grounded through teaching, mentorship, and music to keep creativity, discipline, and precision at the core of how I lead.Let’s connect to explore ideas in biotech innovation, venture creation, and translational science.Happy innovating — stay inspired.

Experience

1. Strategic Advisor

   Sharp Diagnostics

   Nov 2024 — Present

Education

• University of San Diego College of Arts and Sciences

  Bachelor’s Degree, Biochemistry and Music

  2013 — 2017

• The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School

  MBA Candidate

• The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology

  2017 — 2023