About
David Mills is a food science and microbiology professor at UC Davis whose research focuses on bacterial species relevant to gut health and fermented foods. He has previously co-founded Evolve Biosystems and BCD Bioscience.
Founder at MatrubialsYC S21
Intro paths
YC
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Co-founders at Matrubials
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Bruce GermanFounder
CL
Carlito LebrillaFounder
Experience
- University of California, DavisDistinguished Professorcurrent2022 β presentDavis, California, United States
- University of California, DavisProfessor2008 β 2022
- University of California, DavisAssociate Professor2004 β 2008
- University of California, DavisAssistant Professor1998 β 2004
- one.bioCo-Foundercurrent2019 β presentSacramento, CA
- Matrubials Inc.Co-Foundercurrent2018 β presentDavis, California, United States
- Infinant HealthCo-Foundercurrent2011 β presentDavis, CA
- NC State's Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition SciencesPostdoctoral Researcher1996 β 1998Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
- INCStar CorporationResearch Assistant1990 β 1991Stillwater, Minnesota, United States
- University of Wisconsin-MadisonResearch Technician1985 β 1987Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Education
- University of MinnesotaMS/PhD, Biochemistry/Microbiology1987 β 1996
- University of Wisconsin-MadisonBS, Biochemistry1982 β 1985
- Montana State University-Bozeman1980 β 1982
Skills & more
Microbiology99Fermentation57Genomics36Molecular Genetics15Biotechnology32Biochemistry43Teaching15Probiotics13Mentoring5Scientific Consulting4Prebiotics4
From David's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Minnesota90
Madeline PopeSenior Associate, Platform & Marketing at March Capital PartnersNate LeeFounder and Chief Information Security Officer at Scale Venture PartnersRichard HeymanVenture Partner at ARCH Venture PartnersJohn BergstromInvestor at Mairs & Power VCMark GorenbergInvestor at Zetta Venture PartnersRobin BorgInvestor at TRANSFORMATION CAPITAL
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Also attended University of Wisconsin-Madison196
Zhenyu TangInvestment Director at Intel CapitalDougAdvisor at Clear VenturesDan RuchPartner at Rho VenturesGeorge RobertsInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersKevin WenzelAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersSaar GurGeneral Partner at CRV (Charles River Ventures)
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Also attended Montana State University-Bozeman14
Charles CallSLP & Venture Partner at Cottonwood Technology FundLyle McCullochSVP of Finance at Trinity VenturesScott HoltonInvestor at Next Frontier CapitalDr. William AderholdtVenture Partner at Homegrown CapitalCairn CrossCo-Founder and Managing Director at FreshTracks CapitalGarrett LeachPartner at Next Frontier Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at University of California, Davis41
Bryan EglanDirector of Business Development at Menlo VenturesScott MaxwellInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersJosephine ChenInvestor at Sequoia CapitalCindy DoleDeputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Samsung Catalyst FundGordon RausserAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture PartnersToni AlejandriaEvents + Community at Rackhouse Venture Management Lp
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Also worked at one.bio1
Also worked at Infinant Health2
Also worked at University of Wisconsin-Madison19
Kirsten SiladiController at K5 GlobalErika WhiteSenior Marketing and Platform Associate at American Family VenturesMike MansellPrincipal at American Family VenturesRasheed AugusteSenior Analyst at Playground GlobalAndrew SatherPartner at Initialized CapitalJoshua CarsonVenture Manager at WARF
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