Where does Courtney Cavin work?

Courtney Cavin is Cofounder of Astek Diagnostics.

What companies did Courtney Cavin found?

Courtney Cavin founded Astek Diagnostics.

Where did Courtney Cavin go to school?

Courtney Cavin studied at Ohio Northern University—Claude W. Pettit College of Law (Doctor of Law); University of Maryland Baltimore County (Master of Science - MS, Chemical Engineering); University of Maryland Baltimore County (Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering).

Courtney Cavin

Founder

Cofounder at Astek Diagnostics

Pasadena, Maryland, United States

FoundedAstek Diagnostics · YC

30 Under 30 2026 · Healthcare

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63 people in our graph share verified history with Courtney — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Gur KimchiunlockedCourtney: together at Federal Aviation Administration (2020–2021)

Courtney: together at Federal Aviation Administration

Courtney: together at Astek Diagnostics

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About

Courtney Cavin is a founding engineer and Chief Operating Officer at Astek Diagnostics, a company focused on antibiotic resistance, where she works on operational strategy, product development, and engineering from concept to commercialization. She partners with the CEO and stakeholders on scaling the organization, funding, and market entry, and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 2026 Healthcare list. She also mentors and advocates for STEM in the Baltimore region, working with high school students, college students, and professionals.

Cofounder at Astek Diagnostics YC S21

Intro paths

Courtney went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Astek Diagnostics's investors · 3

Maryland TEDCOUpper Marlboro · $500K – $1.5M checks TEDCOColumbia Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2021

Co-founders at Astek Diagnostics

Mustafa Al-AdhamiFounder

Experience

Astek DiagnosticsChief Operating Officercurrent2022 — present
KBC Properties, LLCDirector of Finance And Operationscurrent2025 — presentHanover, MD
Federal Aviation AdministrationProgram Management Engineer2020 — 2022Washington DC
UMBC Center for Women in TechnologyStudent Office Assistant2019 — 2020

Skills & more

Customer ServiceTime ManagementResearchTeamworkOrganization SkillsCommunicationSkilled Multi-taskerGroup CommunicationLeadershipTask DrivenPublic Speaking

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Courtney Cavin?: Courtney Cavin is a founding engineer and Chief Operating Officer at Astek Diagnostics, a company focused on antibiotic resistance, where she works on operational strategy, product development, and engineering from concept to commercialization. She partners with the CEO and stakeholders on scaling the organization, funding, and market entry, and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 2026 Healthcare list. She also mentors and advocates for STEM in the Baltimore region, working with high school students, college students, and professionals.
Where does Courtney Cavin work?: Courtney Cavin is Cofounder of Astek Diagnostics.
What companies did Courtney Cavin found?: Courtney Cavin founded Astek Diagnostics.
Where did Courtney Cavin go to school?: Courtney Cavin studied at Ohio Northern University—Claude W. Pettit College of Law (Doctor of Law); University of Maryland Baltimore County (Master of Science - MS, Chemical Engineering); University of Maryland Baltimore County (Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering).

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Also attended Ohio Northern University—Claude W. Pettit College of Law1

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Also attended University of Maryland Baltimore County50

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Shared employers

Also worked at Astek Diagnostics3

Theodore GresserDirector, Seed Funds at Maryland TEDCO George DavisFund Controller at Klar Partners Mustafa Al-AdhamiFounder at Astek Diagnostics

Also worked at Federal Aviation Administration13

Adam BryCo-founder & CEO of Skydio Gur KimchiCo-founder Data Blanket, former Vice President Amazon (Air Mobility) at NEW VISTA CAPITAL Nat GoldhaberManaging Director at Claremont Creek Ventures Marlene GrenonAdvisor at IA Seed Ventures Dr. Ravi ChaudharyAdvisor at OUTPOST VENTURES Jacob LagerrosCEO at Ulyssean

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