Kevin Heyries

Venture Partner, Seido Capital

Fueled by a passion for advancing human health through transformative technology, I am a biotech executive with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of science, business strategy, and innovation. My career spans leadership in company growth, innovation, business development, strategic partnerships and deal-making, all built on a strong foundation in bench research.

As a co-founder of AbCellera, I built and led the business development team, forging high-impact global partnerships and initiatives that combined scientific discovery with strategic vision. My work also involved working at the forefront of business and innovation by setting up and leading several internal programs. One of them led to the establishment of AbCellera’s T-cell engager program, a bold step into next-generation therapeutics.

After leaving AbCellera, I have contributed to business development and growth in diverse fields, including human genetics, biologics, gene editing, and nucleic acid therapeutics, with a focus on emerging science and transformative technologies.

Beyond industry roles, I advise biotech ventures, VCs, and biopharma companies and mentor entrepreneurs, fostering scalable science and technology innovation. As a TEDx speaker and recipient of honors such as Top 30 Under 40 and Vancouver’s 40 Under 40, I remain committed to advancing the future of healthcare.

Outside of work, I am an outdoor enthusiast with backcountry skiing, scuba diving, and long-distance trail running. Additionally, I serve on the board of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club, contributing to the development of ski racing programs for youths and supporting the local mountain community.