Kristin Gleitsman
Go-getter · DISC type dKristin is a scientific executive with a PhD from Caltech, currently serving as VP of Discovery Research at Veracyte. She specializes in genomic diagnostics and scaling R&D organizations, having successfully launched over 10 molecular diagnostic products and grown teams from one to over 80 members.
Driven by the intersection of science and humanity, she actively advises early-stage startups at Stanfords StartX accelerator and Acorn Genetics. She is passionate about guiding founders in transforming early potential into scalable, regulated products that can improve patient outcomes.
Unique fact: Kristin serves as the Biology Fellow for Fellows Fund, an AI-focused venture capital firm, advising on investment strategy where AI and life sciences converge.
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