About
Nick Greenfield founded One Codex, a microbial genomics data platform acquired by Invitae in 2021 and later repurchased by employees in 2022. He previously served as VP of Product and Technology for Biosecurity at Ginkgo Bioworks and has a background in management consulting alongside software and data engineering.
Founder at One CodexYC S14
Intro paths
YC
Nick went through Y Combinator (Summer 2014) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Nick can intro founders to One Codex's investors below.
Experience
- One CodexFounder + Board Chaircurrent2022 — present
- Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.VP of Product and Tech (Biosecurity)2022 — 2023
- InvitaeHead of Microbiome2021 — 2022
- One CodexFounder + CEO2014 — 2021
- Cardpool.comData Scientist2013 — 2014
- Monitor GroupManager2009 — 2013San Francisco, California
- Monitor GroupSummer Intern2008
- U.S. Department of StateSummer Intern - US Mission to UNESCO (Paris)2007
Skills & more
Languages English · French · Russian
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Nick Greenfield?
- Nick Greenfield founded One Codex, a microbial genomics data platform acquired by Invitae in 2021 and later repurchased by employees in 2022. He previously served as VP of Product and Technology for Biosecurity at Ginkgo Bioworks and has a background in management consulting alongside software and data engineering.
- Where does Nick Greenfield work?
- Nick Greenfield is Founder of One Codex.
- What companies did Nick Greenfield found?
- Nick Greenfield founded One Codex.
- Where did Nick Greenfield go to school?
- Nick Greenfield studied at Y Combinator; Brown University (Master of Arts (M.A.), Environmental Studies); Brown University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs).
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