John Diekman
John Diekman
John Diekman is a founder of 5AM Ventures and a former founding partner of Bay City Capital. He currently serves as chairman of IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc., an oncology target discovery company; director of Cleave Therapeutics, Inc., a cancer therapeutic company; and Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc., a technology company that discovers materials for energy storage applications.
Early Life and Education
john diekman is a well-rounded individual who is an expert in a variety of fields. He is the founder and managing partner of 5AM Ventures, a life sciences investment firm. He also served as the chairman and CEO of Affymetrix Inc. He is a charter trustee of Princeton University and a former board member of the California Institute of Technology and Scripps Research Institute.
He is a founding director of IDEAYA Biosciences and Cleave Therapeutics, an oncology target discovery company, and Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a technology company that discovers materials for energy storage applications. He is also a member of the advisory board for the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at the University of Southern California.
Professional Career
john diekman is a professional baseball player who has played 11 seasons in the MLB. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2007 and has since established himself as a top-notch late-inning reliever for the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks.
He is a left-handed pitcher who has a fastball that sits in the upper 90s. He has also shown a solid slider and changeup.
His career has been blighted by an injury, but he is now a valuable left-handed reliever for the Texas Rangers. He is known for his vocal advocacy for IBD patients and wears shirts with the motto “Gut It Out” on them.
Aside from his career, Diekman has given back to the community by serving as a trustee of Stanford University. He is also chairman of The Scripps Research Institute and a member of the boards of IDEAYA (IPO) and Ambrx.
Achievements and Honors
As director of the Molecules to Cells course, Diekman teaches first-year medical students and works with other faculty to ensure they gain a firm grasp of biochemistry, cell biology and genetics.
He has a proven track record of ensuring that first-year medical students gain the essential knowledge to prepare for their clinically focused training. He has led major curriculum revisions that ensure UAMS medical students have a strong understanding of the complex biological concepts they will encounter in their careers.
In addition, Sue and John Diekman have been avid supporters of the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University. Their generous gift has enabled the museum to continue to develop its education programs and provide students with opportunities for enriched learning experiences.
Personal Life
John Diekman is a passionate philanthropist who has been an unfailingly generous benefactor of Humane Society Silicon Valley for over 18 years. He and his wife Sue have devoted a significant amount of their time, expertise, and financial support to the organization.
They also make it a priority to share their stories with others who have struggled with illnesses such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. This allows them to help raise awareness for these diseases and encourage others in the community to get the help they need.
In addition to their philanthropic work, the Diekmans are true animal lovers who adopted a rescued dog through Humane Society Silicon Valley’s Regional Rescue Program. Their relationship with the organization has grown over the years, and they recently committed $3 million to support and expand the Regional Rescue Program.
Net Worth
Jake Diekman is a professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. His net worth is estimated to be $1-5 Million at the age of 32 years old.
His primary source of income is his salary as a baseball player, however, he also earns from investments. Currently, Jake Diekman is married to Amanda Soltero.
The Red Sox signed Diekman to a two-year contract that pays $3.5 million in 2022 and 2023 and carries a $4 million club option (or $1 million buyout) for 2024.
The left-handed reliever possesses a swing and miss approach that manager Tony La Russa likes. He can also hit a home run or two from time to time and has an impressive track record of big league success.