About
Ilya Valmianski holds a PhD in physics and has co-founded multiple healthtech companies, including MDandMe and Signals. He previously worked on AI-driven patient intake systems at Kaiser Permanente and developed conversational medical AI at Curai Health.
Co-Founder/CEO at SignalsYC W26
Intro paths
YC
Ilya went through Y Combinator (Winter 2026) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer β the partner who ran Signals's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
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In turn, Ilya can intro founders to Signals's investors below.
Signals's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Signals
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Alejandro ZanioloFounder
Experience
- Signals (YC W26)CEO & Co-Foundercurrent2025 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- MDandMeCEO & Co-Founder2022 β 2025
- Curai HealthStaff Machine Learning Researcher2022
- Curai HealthSenior Machine Learning Researcher2021 β 2022
- Kaiser PermanenteLead Data Architect (Machine Learning)2019 β 2021
- Kaiser PermanenteData Architect (Machine Learning)2018 β 2019
- University of California San DiegoPostdoctoral Research Fellow2017 β 2018
- Center for Advanced NanoscienceGraduate Research Assistant2011 β 2017UC San Diego
- Kleinfeld Neuroscience LaboratoryResearch Assistant2009 β 2011UC San Diego
- Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionTeaching Assistant2009Woods Hole, MA
- General AtomicsResearch Intern2004San Diego
Skills & more
Python3Matlab5TensorFlowMachine Learning7Natural Language Processing (NLP)1Data Analysis4Physics5Research3Science4Nanotechnology2Materials Science3Microscopy3
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Deep LearningNatural Language UnderstandingClinical Decision SupportNanoscienceSignal ProcessingHealthcareData ScienceHealthcare Information Technology (HIT)Languages English Β· Russian
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ilya Valmianski?
- Ilya Valmianski holds a PhD in physics and has co-founded multiple healthtech companies, including MDandMe and Signals. He previously worked on AI-driven patient intake systems at Kaiser Permanente and developed conversational medical AI at Curai Health.
- Where does Ilya Valmianski work?
- Ilya Valmianski is Co-Founder/CEO of Signals.
- What companies did Ilya Valmianski found?
- Ilya Valmianski founded Signals.
- Where did Ilya Valmianski go to school?
- Ilya Valmianski studied at UC San Diego (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics); UC San Diego (Bachelor of Science - BS, Physics/Biophysics).
Founder mafias
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Curaihealth mafia2
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Same school
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Elad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalMark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesChester NgGeneral Partner at AtomicBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesFreya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at Medicxi
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Shared employers
Also worked at Signals (YC W26)1
Also worked at Curai Health4
Also worked at Kaiser Permanente38
Evan PunPortfolio Support at 8VCAl GhousInvestor at Notable CapitalDr. ChettipallyVenture Advisor at Think+ Ventures Management, LlcJeff JiangInvestor at Seraphim SpaceRobert MittendorffGeneral Partner at B4 CapitalNancy XiaoInvestor at Headline
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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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