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Jesse Shefferman
Founder at
PROTARA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 29/06/2026
Profile
Jesse Shefferman is the founder of Protara Therapeutics, Inc., founded in 2017.
Titles held at Protara Therapeutics, Inc. include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director since 2023.
Mr. Shefferman is also the founder of ArTara Subsidiary, Inc...
Former jobs include Director-Strategy & Business Development at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2012 to 2014, and Vice President & Head-Business Development at Travere Therapeutics, Inc. from 2014 to 2017.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Gordon College and an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/06/2026 | 991,832 ( 1.76% ) | 4 M $ | 29/06/2026 |
Jesse Shefferman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PROTARA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Founder | 31/10/2017 |
ArTara Subsidiary, Inc.
 ArTara Subsidiary, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Jesse Shefferman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TRAVERE THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/09/2017 |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | Corporate Officer/Principal | 28/02/2014 |
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| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a pharmaceutical company that develops drugs for the treatment of cystic fibrosis | Health Technology |
Gordon College
 Gordon College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
 Travere Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company that engages in developing and delivering life-changing therapies to people living with rare kidney, liver & metabolic diseases | Health Technology |
The Fuqua School of Business
 The Fuqua School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
ArTara Subsidiary, Inc.
ArTara Subsidiary, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Protara Therapeutics, Inc.
 Protara Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops pharmaceuticals | Health Technology |
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