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Bikul Koirala

Investor

Managing Partner at Startups Ventures

Fort Collins, Colorado

Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $250K

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About

Bikul Koirala has worked across biotech, edtech, and veterinary medicine sectors, with experience in early-stage startup environments and multidisciplinary teams. His background includes digital health and strategic execution in startup settings. He is active as an entrepreneur, investor, and mentor.

Experience

  1. Lacuna Diagnostics, Inc (Acquired by Heska)Co-Founder2016 — 2021Fort Collins, Colorado Area
  2. Lacuna Diagnostics, Inc (Acquired by Heska)Chief Executive Officer2018 — 2020Fort Collins, Colorado Area
  3. kDuo ProductionsCo-Founder2012 — 2018Fort Collins, Colorado Area
  4. Stanley Brothers Social Enterprises, LLCSr. Chemist2014 — 2015Boulder, CO
  5. OPX Biotechnologies, Inc.Sr. Research Associate2013 — 2014Boulder. CO
  6. OPX Biotechnologies, Inc.Research Associate2011 — 2013Boulder, CO
  7. Tetravitae BioscienceResearch Associate2009 — 2011Champaign, IL
  8. Tetravitae BioscienceAnalytical Consultant2008 — 2009
  9. Isotech LabrotariesAnalytical Chemist2008 — 2009
  10. Idaho State UniversityTeaching Assistant2006 — 2008
  11. Idaho State UniversityUndergraduate and Graduate Research Assistant2005 — 2008
  12. Idaho State UniversityResearch Assistant2005 — 2008
  13. Idaho State UniversityProgram Residence Coordinator2005

Skills & more

Team BuildingCreative Problem SolvingGo-to-Market StrategyHPLC32Mass Spectrometry25Gas Chromatography30LC-MS9Biochemistry19Biotechnology12Organic Chemistry10Laboratory10Fermentation6
+12 moreMethod DevelopmentSpectroscopyGC-MSWeb DesignAnalytical ChemistryWestern BlottingFluorescence MicroscopyChromatographyLeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalytical SkillsProtein Chemistry
  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance — Colorado State University
  • An Introduction to Marketing — Coursera Course Certificates

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bikul Koirala?
Bikul Koirala has worked across biotech, edtech, and veterinary medicine sectors, with experience in early-stage startup environments and multidisciplinary teams. His background includes digital health and strategic execution in startup settings. He is active as an entrepreneur, investor, and mentor.
Where does Bikul Koirala work?
Bikul Koirala is Managing Partner at Startups Ventures.
What check size does Bikul Koirala write?
Bikul Koirala typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
Where did Bikul Koirala go to school?
Bikul Koirala studied at Colorado State University (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); Idaho State University (Master of Science, Chemistry); Idaho State University (Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Chemistry (ACS certified Chemist)).

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