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Brian Wallach

Founder

Founder at Synapticure

Greater Chicago Area

FoundedSynapticure · YC

About

Brian Wallach is an attorney with prior experience as an assistant United States attorney in the Northern District of Illinois (2014–2018) and senior vetting counsel in the Obama White House (2011–2013). He co-founded I AM ALS with his wife following an ALS diagnosis and now works at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

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Brian Wallach @bsw5020

It’s Friday, I’m in love. (Throwback to 2023) https://t.co/D4eR8zs24X

Jul 24, 2026 · ♥ 2601 · ⇄ 53

Brian Wallach @bsw5020

Every ALS patient who participates in research is doing something for the patient who comes after them. If you have ALS and are interested in learning more about this study, email assess-als@synapticure.com or call 708-507-9691 (tel:7085079691) for more information. https://t.co/xjINGRt1cf

Jul 23, 2026 · ♥ 587 · ⇄ 80

Brian Wallach @bsw5020

This is a huge win for the ALS community! Thank you, thank you, thank you! https://t.co/GK3DmQyNwA

Jul 23, 2026 · ♥ 1717 · ⇄ 151

Founder at SynapticureYC S20

Intro paths

YC

Brian went through Y Combinator (Summer 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Brian can intro founders to Synapticure's investors below.

Synapticure's investors · 9

B Capital GroupB4 CapitalCVS Health VenturesGeneral AtlanticLifeforce CapitalMartin VenturesOptum VenturesSV AngelY Combinator

Co-founders at Synapticure

PWPeter Wallach
Peter WallachFounding CEO, Founder
MDMartina de Majo
Martina de MajoFounder
SA
Sandra AbrevayaCo-Founder, Chief Executive Officer
JL
Jason LangheierCo-Founder, Board Co-Chair
JH
Jaimie Hatcher-MartinDr.
JL
Joe LeinbachExecutive Officer
EA
Eric AndersonExecutive Officer

Experience

  1. Synapticure Inc.Co-Founder and Board Co-Chaircurrent2020 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  2. I AM ALSCo-Foundercurrent2019 — present
  3. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and AffiliatesAssoaciatecurrent2018 — present
  4. Nothern District of IllinoisAssistant United States Attorney2014 — 2018Chicago, Illinois, United States
  5. Obama White HouseSenior Vetting Counsel2011 — 2013Washington, United States

Education

  1. Georgetown LawDoctor of Law - JD2004 — 2007
  2. Yale UniversityBachelor's degree1999 — 2003

Skills & more

Early-stage Startups7Law5Nonprofit Organizations4

From Brian's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended Georgetown Law62

Matt GersonInvestor at RevolutionMichelle CuttlerInvestor at DN CapitalAnn WeissInvestor at True VenturesAndy WeissmanPartner at Union Square Ventures (USV)Zachary BogueCo-Founder and Managing Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)Lee ShapiroPartner at 7wire Ventures

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Also attended Yale University521

Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesKarthik ArdhanareeswaranInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)TinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Synapticure Inc.3

Adam SeabrookPartner at B4 CapitalAthena SheaSenior Associate, Healthcare at B4 CapitalJonathan HirschPartner at Rebel Fund

Also worked at I AM ALS1

Michael O'NeillCo-Founder & Partner at Overture VC

Also worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates32

RenataCo-founder at Renegade PartnersZev WexlerCFO and GC at Core Venture CapitalRay KohCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Lotus Venture PartnersJeremy KeelePartner, Sorenson Impact Group at Enable VenturesMiles KilburnManaging Partner at Mosaik PartnersJamii QuocGeneral Counsel at Animoca Brands

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