Herriot Tabuteau
Physician entrepreneur
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Herriot Tabuteau is a Haitian American physician, businessman and entrepreneur. He founded Axsome Therapeutics Nasdaq: AXSM in 2012.[1][2]
United StatesHerriot Tabuteau | |
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| Born | 1968 (age 57–58) Haiti |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan; Medical Doctor, Yale School of Medicine |
| Occupation | Founder of Axsome Therapeutics |
| Website | https://herriottabuteau.org/about/ |
Biography
Dr. Herriot Tabuteau immigrated from Haiti when he was nine years old.[1] Herriot grew up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan[3] He received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and his bachelor's degree in molecular biology and biochemistry from Wesleyan University.[4]
Tabuteau worked in healthcare finance prior to founding Axsome. He was a partner at hedge fund Healthco/S.A.C. Capital.[5]
He took Axsome public in 2015.[6] His 22% stake and options were worth $465 million in 2021 according to Business Insider.[6] As of 2025, he owns 15%.[2][7]
He is listed as the inventor on over 200 patents.[4]