October 29, 2025
Inside CDD Vault takes readers into a different kind of Silicon Valley story—one balancing long-term growth with a mission catalyzing scientific progress for the greater good. Go deep into the hearts of the people helping scientists discover new medicines. Told through the personal journeys of team members—from executives to engineers to scientists—this book reveals the human stories behind the software, the values that shape the company’s unusual path. From the emotional weight of personal loss to the practical triumphs of global collaboration, Inside CDD Vault is a story of trauma, resilience, and meaning. It’s about building a business that’s both for-profit and for-purpose.
"RDKit and CDD have a symbiotic relationship with benefits across the scientific community. I really appreciate the pragmatic real-world expertise that the CDD team has brought to the work we've done together."
Greg Landrum, PhD – RDKit
“Wow, I started reading and haven’t been able to put it down. So much heart.”
Ellen Berg, PhD – Alto Predict
“At Medivation we used CDD Vault to collaborate 24/7 across three continents until it was sold to Pfizer in 2016.”
Roopa Rai, PhD – Isostetix
“I remember when we founded Carmot Therapeutics and were trying to figure out how we would organize all the data we planned to generate. When I ran into Barry at a conference in 2010 and he told me about CDD I knew this would be a good solution. Thus began a productive partnership that led to several drugs and lasted until Carmot was acquired in 2024 by Roche.”
Dan Erlanson, PhD – Frontier Medicines
"I remember brainstorming in the CDD offices. From my observation, the early start of CDD was very much a scientific and fun collaboration. The company name is totally appropriate."
Christopher Lipinski, PhD