Description: (Venture capitalist)
Robert "Bob" Swanson co-founded Genentech in 1976, a well-known biotechnology company. He served as CEO from 1976 to 1990 and chairman from 1990 to 1996. Swanson graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry and a master's in Management from MIT in 1970. He played a crucial role in the biotechnology revolution and was recognized posthumously for his contributions. Swanson passed away in 1999 at the age of 52 due to glioblastoma, leaving a lasting impact on the biotechnology industry.