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David Roberts

Founder

Founder and CEO at 10x Science

Stanford, California, United States

Founded10x Science Β· YC

About

David Roberts holds a B.S. in chemistry and mathematics from UC San Diego and a Ph.D. in materials and analytical chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He completed postdoctoral research in chemical biology at Stanford University as a Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fellow.

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David S. Roberts @dsroberts007

Awesome #ASMS2025 in Baltimore! Wonderful scientific discussions, new instrumentation releases, and incredible talks. Got to meet with new and familiar faces, and really enjoyed the sessions. The blue crabs πŸ¦€ were also great... Excited for the next ASMS! #glycotime #TeamMassSpec https://t.co/c2ebxogvxQ

Jun 6, 2025 Β· β™₯ 19

David S. Roberts @dsroberts007

It was a great time at #ACSSpring2025 this week. I am honored to have presented in celebration of @JoeLoo85614818's Field and Franklin Award. Really wonderful session filled with awesome science. Special thanks to @RyanRJulian and Jon Amster for organizing the session! https://t.co/oiAn11NXbq

Mar 30, 2025 Β· β™₯ 9

David S. Roberts @dsroberts007

Honored and privileged to be named as a @DamonRunyon Fellow. Excited to advance #glycotime solutions for #CancerResearch. I am tremendously grateful to my postdoc mentor @CarolynBertozzi @Stanford_ChEMH & my PhD mentors @yingge2121 @Ge_Lab_UW & @SongJin_Chem for all the support! https://t.co/Rq7CYhAaBG

Sep 6, 2024 Β· β™₯ 44 Β· ⇄ 4

Founder and CEO at 10x ScienceYC W26

Intro paths

YC

David went through Y Combinator (Winter 2026) β€” any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Their group partner at YC was Jon Xu, General Partner at Y Combinator β€” the partner who ran 10x Science's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β†—

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In turn, David can intro founders to 10x Science's investors below.

10x Science's investors Β· 2

Initialized CapitalY Combinator

Co-founders at 10x Science

ARAndrew Reiter
Andrew ReiterFounder and COO
VTVishnu Tejus
Vishnu TejusFounder and CTO

Experience

  1. 10x Science (YC W26)Founder and CEOcurrent2026 β€” presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Stanford UniversityPostdoctoral Research Fellowcurrent2023 β€” presentStanford, California, United States
  3. University of Wisconsin-MadisonAmerican Heart Association Predoctoral Fellow2021 β€” 2023Madison, Wisconsin, United States
  4. University of Wisconsin-MadisonGraduate Student Researcher2017 β€” 2023Madison, Wisconsin, United States
  5. Integrated Surface Technologies, Inc.Chemical Process Engineer2016 β€” 2017Menlo Park, California, United States
  6. UC San DiegoUndergraduate Research Assistant2013 β€” 2016San Diego, California, United States
  7. LumiledsSummer Intern2015San Jose, California, United States

Education

  1. Stanford University2023 β€” 2028
  2. University of Wisconsin-MadisonDoctor of Philosophy - Ph.D., Materials Chemistry2017 β€” 2023
  3. UC San DiegoBachelor of Science (Double Major) - B.S., Chemistry and Mathematics2011 β€” 2016

Skills & more

Bioanalytical Chemistry1Chemical Biology2Nanomaterials5Mass Spectrometry2Top-down Proteomics2Chemistry1Nanotechnology1Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)1Research2Cardiovascular Disease1Chemical Process EngineeringProteomics
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Founder mafias

Y Combinator mafia8,668

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Stanford University mafia721

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UC San Diego mafia92

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Sasha OrloffBSFounded Lendup +1Rod EbrahimiBachelor of Science - BSFounded Ready For Zero +1Eric LevineBachelor of ScienceFounded Clawvisor +1Albert PurnamaBachelor of Science - BSFounded The Prompting Company +1Benjamin South LeeComputer Science/Interdisciplinary Computing and the ArtsFounded Variant +1Max MergenthalerMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded Nixtla +1

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University of Wisconsin-Madison mafia53

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Gabe KrambsMathematics and Computer ScienceFounded Compound +1Jack PawlikBachelor of Business Administration - BBAFounded Dripos +1Ray LiaoVisiting studentFounded Empallo +1Dan RuchBAFounded RocketripBarry SandweissFounded FinLockerTimothy SternBAFounded FinLocker

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Same school

Also attended Stanford University2,000

Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundReid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarKeith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia Capital

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Also attended University of Wisconsin-Madison240

Zhenyu TangInvestment Director at Intel CapitalDougAdvisor at Clear VenturesDan RuchPartner at Rho VenturesGeorge RobertsInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersKevin WenzelAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersHelen LiangFounder & General Partner at FoundersX Ventures

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Also attended UC San Diego283

Elad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalMark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesFreya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at MedicxiJamie MontgomeryCo-Founder & Managing Partner at March Capital Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at 10x Science (YC W26)1

Vishnu TejusFounder and CTO at 10x Science

Also worked at University of Wisconsin-Madison31

Kirsten SiladiController at K5 GlobalErika WhiteSenior Marketing and Platform Associate at American Family VenturesMike MansellPrincipal at American Family VenturesKris StokesTechnical Principal, New Earth Ventures at New Earth VenturesRasheed AugusteSenior Analyst at Playground GlobalAndrew SatherPartner at Initialized Capital

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Also worked at UC San Diego62

Keerthi NalabotuInvestor at True VenturesVignesh RavikumarInvestor at Sierra VenturesAnne GheriniChief Marketing Officer at Sierra VenturesRachel Tsunemoto Hislop, PhDPrincipal, Director of Research at Two Bear CapitalMaia HightowerInvestor at EPIC VENTURESXuhui ShaoPartner at Foothill Ventures

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Also worked at Lumileds1

Werner GoetzInvestment Committee Member, Partner Champion to Amped Innovation at Silicon Valley