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About
David Lin is Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Bristle, a company that participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2021 batch. He has more than 10 years of experience across molecular biology, bioinformatics, virology, microbiology, synthetic biology, and cell biology.
Founder at BristleYC W21
Intro paths
YC
David went through Y Combinator (Winter 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Jared Friedman, YC Group Partner — the partner who ran Bristle's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, David can intro founders to Bristle's investors below.
Bristle's investors · 5
Co-founders at Bristle
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Brian MaurerFounder
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Shivam PatelFounder
Experience
- BristleCo-Founder and CSOcurrent2020 — present
- Twist BioscienceScientist, Synthetic Biology2019 — 2020
- GenentechPostdoctoral Researcher2018 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
- University of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduate Student2014 — 2018Ann Arbor, MI
- University of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduate Student Instructor2016 — 2017
- University of Michigan Medical SchoolRotation Student2014
- California State University, FullertonGraduate Student Researcher2011 — 2014Fullerton, CA
- California State University, FullertonTeaching Assistant2011 — 2014Fullerton, CA
- University of OxfordVisiting Research Scholar2013
- Life TechnologiesAssociate Scientist2010 — 2011San Francisco Bay Area
- A-TEK, Inc.Microbiologist2009 — 2010Greater Los Angeles Area
- University of California, DavisLaboratory Assistant2008 — 2009
Skills & more
Molecular Microbiology2Microbiology5Molecular Biology4PCR3qPCR7Genetics2Cell Culture2DNA extraction1Biochemistry1Cell Biology1DNA1Gel Electrophoresis1
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SDS-PAGEBiotechnologyLifesciencesELISAMolecular CloningFlow CytometryAssay DevelopmentConfocal MicroscopyMicrosoft OfficeLanguages English · Mandarin
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Lin?
- David Lin is Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Bristle, a company that participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2021 batch. He has more than 10 years of experience across molecular biology, bioinformatics, virology, microbiology, synthetic biology, and cell biology.
- Where does David Lin work?
- David Lin is Founder of Bristle.
- What companies did David Lin found?
- David Lin founded Bristle.
- Where did David Lin go to school?
- David Lin studied at University of Michigan Medical School (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology and Immunology); California State University, Fullerton (Master's degree, Molecular Biology); University of California, Davis (B.S., Biotechnology).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
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California State University, Fullerton mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Alex TosheffBSFounded ZoomLinda TsangBachelor of ArtsFounded NGM BioCinta PutraBachelor of Arts - BAFounded EverbridgeJoyce ChiaoBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded AbundanceLinda DimeffMaster's DegreeFounded Evidence-Based Practice InstituteScott VickersBSFounded Headset
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University of Michigan Medical School mafia5
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Twist Bioscience mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Michigan Medical School19
Jakob DupontExecutive Partner, Private Equity at Sofinnova VenturesAlice ZhengPartner at Foreground CapitalJordan SilvaCampus Lead at The MBA FundAlbert TzeelT1D Moonshot Impact Board at StartUp HealthEmily LeeCo-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Wavelet at Aegis VenturesChristy LaneVenture Partner at IA Capital Group
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Also attended California State University, Fullerton48
Gabrielle HamillOperations Manager at March Capital PartnersDiana ReyesInvestor at Khosla VenturesEira TobrandInvestor at Luminar VenturesAaron MizrahiAmazon Partner at True Beauty VenturesLoren AsmusHead of Investor Relations at UTXO ManagementHal WalbrinkVenture Partner at Suncoast Ventures
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Also attended University of California, Davis342
Charles CallSLP & Venture Partner at Cottonwood Technology FundDavid PhuController at Felicis VenturesTeresa ChanChief Financial Officer at Felicis VenturesBryan EglanDirector of Business Development at Menlo VenturesDennisDirector of Trading at Pantera CapitalScott MaxwellInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Twist Bioscience15
Cameron RaglinSenior Associate at 7wire VenturesJoseph JeongVenture Partner at ARCH Venture PartnersEmily LeproustCEO, Twist Bioscience & Founding Pillar at Pillar VCPaul ConleyChairman & CEO at GENERAL INCEPTIONJohn CrandonGeneral Counsel at Thundermark CapitalCraig AsherManaging Director at OMX Ventures
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Also worked at Genentech244
David SchenkeinInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Karthik ArdhanareeswaranInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Marco PrunottoInvestor at MedicxiLogan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechJosephine ChenInvestor at Sequoia CapitalAbbie CelnikerInvestor at Third Rock Ventures
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Also worked at University of Michigan Medical School17
Amanda JosephPrincipal at American Family VenturesTravis HughesSenior Associate at Digitalis VenturesOdera UgwuInvestor at Alix VenturesWalker McHughFounder at PreDxion BioJesse AdlerCofounder at PitriStephanie WisnerFounder at Centivax
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Also worked at University of Oxford220
Tess van StekelenburgPartner at Lux CapitalGordon RausserAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture PartnersFrancesco MonacaInvestor at Giant Ventures Global LlpDenise XifaraInvestor at Mercuri.vcLirui DingPrincipal at TRANSCENDAna FernandezInvestment Associate at Nauta Capital
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