Karen Eaton
FounderFounder/CEO at Sigma Genetics
Golden, Colorado, United States
FoundedSigma Genetics Β· YC
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Karen: together at Intellectual Ventures
Karen: together at University of Washington
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About
Founder and CEO of Sigma Genetics. Eaton has a background combining business and scientific expertise in the biomedical field.
Founder/CEO at Sigma GeneticsYC W17
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Experience
- Pioneer FundVenture Partnercurrent2022 β present
- Keatonium ConsultingOwner and Principal Consultantcurrent2016 β presentGolden, Colorado, United States
- ArzedaIndependent Consultant2026
- ArzedaProgram Manager2018 β 2026Greater Seattle Area
- Intellectual VenturesProject Manager2018Greater Seattle Area
- Sigma Genetics, IncCo-Founder & CEO (W17)2016 β 2017Greater Seattle Area
- JubelProduct Manager2016 β 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
- University of WashingtonPhD Graduate Researcher- Molecular/Cellular Engineering Lab2010 β 2015Greater Seattle Area
- The University of Arizona Department of Chemistry and BiochemistryBS/MS Graduate Researcher- Protein Evolution Lab2007 β 2010
- Ventana Medical SystemsMS Graduate Intern2009
- University of Arizona Biomedical EngineeringLab Manager/Undergraduate Research Assistant- Tissue Optics Lab2005 β 2007Greater Tucson Area
- Banner - University Medical CenterSummer Research Intern- Cardiology2003Greater Tucson Area
Skills & more
Problem SolvingAnalytical SkillsStrategic Alliances1R&D ManagementDevelopment PlanningChange ControlMarket AnalysisUser StoriesGo-to-Market StrategyTimelinesProject DeliveryProject Coordination
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Karen Eaton?
- Founder and CEO of Sigma Genetics. Eaton has a background combining business and scientific expertise in the biomedical field.
- Where does Karen Eaton work?
- Karen Eaton is Founder/CEO of Sigma Genetics.
- What companies did Karen Eaton found?
- Karen Eaton founded Sigma Genetics.
- Where did Karen Eaton go to school?
- Karen Eaton studied at Y Combinator (Winter 2017 Batch); University of Arizona (Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics; Molecular & Cellular Biology; Mathematics); University of Arizona (Master of Science (MS), Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics).
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