Find your path to Cameron
170 people in our graph share verified history with Cameron — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Paul JennyunlockedCameron: together at University of Washington (2010–2014)
×2Cameron: together at Washington University in St. Louis
×3Cameron: together at Sandia National Laboratories
×2Cameron: together at University of Washington
About
Cameron Ball worked as a biomedical engineer at Sandia National Laboratories before founding Scout. He has expertise in molecular diagnostics, microfluidics, materials science, and drug delivery.
Founder at ScoutYC W22
Intro paths
YC
Cameron went through Y Combinator (Winter 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Cameron can intro founders to Scout's investors below.
Scout's investors · 7
Align VenturesMiami · since 2026Booz Allen Venturessince 2026Decisive PointWashington · $500K – $1M checks · since 2026Draper AssociatesSan Mateo · $500K – $5M checks · since 2026Evolution VC PartnersNew York · since 2026Spacecadet VenturesKent County · $100K – $500K checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022
Co-founders at Scout
AJ

Alex JiaoCofounder and CEO
Experience
- ScoutChief Technology Officercurrent2023 — presentSanta Clara, California, United States
- ScoutFoundercurrent2018 — presentSanta Clara, California, United States
- ScoutChief Executive Officer2018 — 2024Santa Clara, CA
- Sandia National LaboratoriesSenior Member of Technical Staff2016 — 2017Livermore, California
- Sandia National LaboratoriesPostdoctoral Researcher2014 — 2016Livermore, California
- University of WashingtonGraduate Research Assistant at the University of Washington in the lab of Dr. Kim A. Woodrow2011 — 2014Seattle, WA
- University of WashingtonBiotransport II Teaching Assistant2014Greater Seattle Area
- University of WashingtonRotating graduate research assistant in the lab of Dr. Paul Yager2010Seattle, WA
- Washington University in St. LouisBiomechanics TA2010Greater St. Louis Area
- Washington University School of MedicineUndergraduate Researcher2008 — 2010
- Washington University in St LouisHelp Desk Coordinator2009Greater St. Louis Area
- Emerson Network PowerEngineering Intern2008Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- University of Nevada Las VegasMicrobiology Laboratory Intern2007Las Vegas, Nevada Area
- Finnegan Erickson AssociatesEngineering Intern/CAD Operator2006Las Vegas, Nevada Area
Skills & more
Biomedical Engineering12Microscopy8PCR2Biotechnology3Research3Data Analysis2Laboratory1Cell Culture1Molecular Biology4Cell1R&D2Science1
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StatisticsResearch and Development (R&D)MatlabMicrosoft OfficeLanguages Chinese · English · Spanish
- GCP Device Refresher — CITI Program
- GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices (U.S. FDA Focus) Course — CITI Program
- GCP for Clinical Investigations of Devices — CITI Program
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cameron Ball?
- Cameron Ball worked as a biomedical engineer at Sandia National Laboratories before founding Scout. He has expertise in molecular diagnostics, microfluidics, materials science, and drug delivery.
- Where does Cameron Ball work?
- Cameron Ball is Founder of Scout.
- What companies did Cameron Ball found?
- Cameron Ball founded Scout.
- Where did Cameron Ball go to school?
- Cameron Ball studied at University of Washington (PhD, Bioengineering); Washington University in St. Louis (B.S., Biomedical Engineering).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Scout1
Also worked at University of Washington203
Mike FridgenVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupSid ShenaiVenture partner at Madrona and co-founder and CEO of Proof DiagnosticsPaul JennyBoard Chair at CincyTechJason PrestonInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersElliot HershbergScientist, Writer, and Investor on a mission to accelerate The Century of BiologyLuke RigganAssociate at Amplify Partners
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Also worked at Washington University School of Medicine36
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