OpenBiome
YC W20Boston, US · Founded 2013 · 70 employees · Nonprofit · 1 known investors
OpenBiome Foundation advances microbiome-targeted therapies for serious conditions like Clostridioides difficile through partnerships, innovation funding, and open-access research tools. The organization works to expand patient access to microbiome treatments while accelerating scientific discovery in the field.
BiotechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMedical DevicesNonprofitUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)
OpenBiome was founded in 2013 by Majdi Osman and Carolyn Edelstein.
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Majdi Osmanin𝕏Co-founder · Chief Medical Officer2015–2024Majdi Osman is a co-founder of OpenBiome and holds training in medicine and research, focusing on microbiome-related health applications.
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Carolyn EdelsteininCo-Founder, Executive Director2017–2022Carolyn Edelstein leads OpenBiome as Executive Director. Previously, she worked at USAID's Development Innovation Ventures, a fund focused on cost-effective international development solutions, and helped establish the Global Innovation Fund before co-founding OpenBiome.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does OpenBiome do?
- OpenBiome Foundation advances microbiome-targeted therapies for serious conditions like Clostridioides difficile through partnerships, innovation funding, and open-access research tools. The organization works to expand patient access to microbiome treatments while accelerating scientific discovery in the field.
- Who founded OpenBiome?
- OpenBiome was founded by Majdi Osman, Carolyn Edelstein in 2013.
- Who are OpenBiome's investors?
- OpenBiome's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is OpenBiome headquartered?
- OpenBiome is headquartered in Boston, US.