OpenBiome
YC W20Boston, US · Founded 2013 · 70 employees · Nonprofit · 1 known investors
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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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by search overlapAnimalbiome151 shared keywordsAnimalBiome develops microbiome testing and probiotic products for dogs and cats to improve digestive health and overall wellness. The company serves pet owners and veterinarians through science-based solutions focused on understanding and optimizing the pet gut microbiome.
Advisory97 shared keywordsAdvisory Board provides healthcare consulting and research services that transform complex healthcare challenges into actionable insights for clinical and administrative leaders within healthcare organizations.
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- 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.