Jonathan Young

Founder at AKERO THERAPEUTICS, INC.

56 year

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Jonathan Young is the founder of Akero Therapeutics, Inc., founded in 2017, serving as Assistant Treasurer since 2025.
Dr. Young is Director at Medstar Health Research Institute, Inc. Former positions include Chairman at National Council on Disability from 2010 to 2013, Director at Wexner Heritage Village, Partner at Apple Tree Venture Management Llc from 2016 to 2018, Vice President-Policy, Advocacy & General Counsel at Braeburn Pharmaceuticals SPRL from 2014 to 2016, Partner & General Counsel at FoxKiser LLP from 2006 to 2014, and General Counsel & Vice President-Policy at Braeburn, Inc. from 2014 to 2016.
Education includes undergraduate degree from the University of Messiah, graduate and doctorate degrees from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a graduate degree from Yale Law School.

Jonathan Young active positions

Companies	Position	Start
AKERO THERAPEUTICS, INC.	Founder	01/01/2017
MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC. MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Medstar Health Research Institute, Inc. is a key research arm of the Medstar Health system, a not-for-profit regional healthcare network. The private company is based in Hyattsville, MD. The institute advances patient care and healthcare practices through clinical and basic research across multiple specialties. It includes research networks and centers such as the medical and surgical research network, cardiovascular research network, cancer research center, orthopedics and sports medicine research program, and the healthcare delivery research network. The institute conducts investigator-initiated and commercially sponsored clinical trials in areas including burn care, diabetes, infectious diseases, nephrology, palliative care, and women’s health. The cardiovascular research network focuses on cardiovascular diagnostics and treatments, supported by a specialized imaging lab. The cancer research center provides multidisciplinary cancer diagnosis, treatment, and clinical trials. The orthopedics and sports medicine research program integrates science, technology, and clinical practice to improve musculoskeletal care, collaborating with sports organizations and using specialized facilities. The healthcare delivery research network works on healthcare value, quality, and equity, with affiliated centers dedicated to health equity, human factors, diagnostic safety, aging research, population health, and implementation science. The institute supports clinical trials, advanced diagnostic technologies, and educational programs, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and translating research findings into improved patient outcomes.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Jonathan Young

Companies	Position	End
Apple Tree Venture Management Llc//vc Apple Tree Venture Management Llc//vc Investment ManagersFinance Apple Tree Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the life sciences sector. It provides financing for seed, early and later stage capital requirements.	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/09/2018
Braeburn Pharmaceuticals SPRL Braeburn Pharmaceuticals SPRL Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and commercializes medical products	General Counsel	01/10/2016
BRAEBURN INC.	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/10/2016
FOXKISER LLP FOXKISER LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic advice and counseling services	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/08/2014
National Council on Disability National Council on Disability General GovernmentGovernment Engages in executing, promoting and practicing government programs	Chairman	01/01/2013

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University of Messiah University of Messiah Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
National Council on Disability National Council on Disability General GovernmentGovernment Engages in executing, promoting and practicing government programs	Government
Apple Tree Venture Management Llc//vc Apple Tree Venture Management Llc//vc Investment ManagersFinance Apple Tree Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the life sciences sector. It provides financing for seed, early and later stage capital requirements.	Finance
Wexner Heritage Village Wexner Heritage Village Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides health, housing and supportive services	Health Services
Braeburn Pharmaceuticals SPRL Braeburn Pharmaceuticals SPRL Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and commercializes medical products	Health Technology
FOXKISER LLP FOXKISER LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic advice and counseling services	Commercial Services
Yale Law School Yale Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Braeburn, Inc. Braeburn, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products for opioid use disorder	Commercial Services
Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops therapies for patients with metabolic diseases	Health Technology
MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC. MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Medstar Health Research Institute, Inc. is a key research arm of the Medstar Health system, a not-for-profit regional healthcare network. The private company is based in Hyattsville, MD. The institute advances patient care and healthcare practices through clinical and basic research across multiple specialties. It includes research networks and centers such as the medical and surgical research network, cardiovascular research network, cancer research center, orthopedics and sports medicine research program, and the healthcare delivery research network. The institute conducts investigator-initiated and commercially sponsored clinical trials in areas including burn care, diabetes, infectious diseases, nephrology, palliative care, and women’s health. The cardiovascular research network focuses on cardiovascular diagnostics and treatments, supported by a specialized imaging lab. The cancer research center provides multidisciplinary cancer diagnosis, treatment, and clinical trials. The orthopedics and sports medicine research program integrates science, technology, and clinical practice to improve musculoskeletal care, collaborating with sports organizations and using specialized facilities. The healthcare delivery research network works on healthcare value, quality, and equity, with affiliated centers dedicated to health equity, human factors, diagnostic safety, aging research, population health, and implementation science. The institute supports clinical trials, advanced diagnostic technologies, and educational programs, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and translating research findings into improved patient outcomes.	Health Services