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David Y. Light

Founder

Founder at Valisure

New York City Metropolitan Area

FoundedValisure

About

David Y. Light is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Valisure, an independent laboratory that tests and certifies the chemical composition of medications and healthcare products. A Yale University graduate in molecular biology, he has worked in scientific and business roles at start-ups including Synthetic Genomics and Ion Torrent, where he developed technologies connected to the company's $725M acquisition and led its flagship technology programs through development and commercialization. He is a named inventor on multiple patents, has published in journals including Nature, has submitted testimony at congressional hearings, and serves on the boards of local non-profits.

Founder at Valisure

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Valisure's investors · 4

Alley Robotics VenturesCohasset · $500K – $2M checksAlleyCorpNew York · $1M – $5M checks · since 2024City LightNew York · $1M – $6M checksConnecticut InnovationsNew Haven · $500K – $2M checks · since 2024

Co-founders at Valisure

ACAdam Clark-Joseph
Adam Clark-JosephCo-founder
DLDavid Light
David LightPresident

Experience

  1. ValisureChief Executive Officercurrent2015 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. Long Island UniversityAffiliate Professorcurrent2021 — present
  3. StartupsAngel Investorcurrent2015 — presentConnecticut
  4. Family ReEntryMember Board Of Directors2017 — 2022Connecticut
  5. Thermo Fisher ScientificDirector Product Management2014 — 2017
  6. Pallasite VenturesFounder & Chairman2012 — 2016New Haven, CT
  7. The Rothberg InstituteSequencing Facility Director2011 — 2016Guilford, CT
  8. Ion Torrent by Life TechnologiesHead of Chemistry R&D2013 — 2014Guilford, CT
  9. Ion Torrent by Life TechnologiesManager, Chemistry R&D2010 — 2013
  10. Ion Torrent by Life TechnologiesResearch Associate2008 — 2010
  11. Synthetic GenomicsMolecular Biology Consultant2007 — 2008
  12. RainDance TechnologiesChairman Advisor, Market Research & Business Development2006
  13. 454 Life SciencesSales Associate & Analyst2006

Skills & more

Genomics20DNA sequencing11PCR3R&D12Biotechnology14Bioinformatics3Chemistry10Cell2Sequencing20Assay Development4Molecular Biology28Lifesciences5
+8 moreBiochemistryHigh Throughput ScreeningDNACell CultureDNA SequencingDrug DiscoveryLife SciencesTechnology Transfer

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Y. Light?
David Y. Light is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Valisure, an independent laboratory that tests and certifies the chemical composition of medications and healthcare products. A Yale University graduate in molecular biology, he has worked in scientific and business roles at start-ups including Synthetic Genomics and Ion Torrent, where he developed technologies connected to the company's $725M acquisition and led its flagship technology programs through development and commercialization. He is a named inventor on multiple patents, has published in journals including Nature, has submitted testimony at congressional hearings, and serves on the boards of local non-profits.
Where does David Y. Light work?
David Y. Light is Founder of Valisure.
What companies did David Y. Light found?
David Y. Light founded Valisure.
Where did David Y. Light go to school?
David Y. Light studied at Yale University.

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Shared employers

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Erez KalirVenture Partner at FJ Labs

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