Valisure CEO and leadership

David is a biotech entrepreneur and scientist with over 15 years of broad experience in the field. A graduate of Yale University, David studied molecular biology and has worked in a variety of scientific and business roles at start-ups like Synthetic Genomics, Ion Torrent and Valisure. At Ion Torrent, David developed key technologies that directly led to the semiconductor DNA sequencing company's $725M acquisition and ran it's flagship technology programs through development and global commercialization. At Valisure David helped found, fund, invent the core technology and is the CEO of the first Analytical Pharmacy - an online pharmacy that is attached to an analytical laboratory where all medications are chemically validated before being dispensed to consumers. David is named inventor on numerous patents, published in journals including Nature and cover of Electrophoresis, is a member of Forbes Technology Council, sits on the boards of non-profits supporting criminal justice reform and bolstering the local community and is very passionate about entrepreneurship and improving public health.

Kaury Kucera are a Chief Scientific Officer at Valisure and are based in Yale Science Park. They have worked as Interim & Associate Director for Graduate and Postdoctoral Teaching Development at Yale University, Yale-CIRTL Program Director at Yale University, and Research Scientist - Pharmacology at Yale University. Kaury attended Yale University between 2004 and 2010, Kalamazoo Area Mathematics And Science Center (KAMSC) between 1997 and 2000, and University of Chicago between 2000 and 2004.

Senior Communications and Government Relations Executive with a track record of success in developing and executing communications and brand strategies that create corporate identity and broad market awareness in the pharmaceutical, healthcare nonprofit, and consumer sectors. Proven success developing and leading globally-recognized, award-winning communications and public relations initiatives for start-up pharmaceutical companies as well as Fortune 100 agency clients. Thrives in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments where public, government, and industry-facing communication campaigns drive the business mission and vibrantly articulate the corporate culture.

Leader who quickly wins and builds trust, inspires confidence, and cultivates strong and productive relationships with company leadership, board members, KOLs, and an extensive network of media contacts. Polished communicator who maintains poise under pressure, relishes the creative process, and has an innate ability to recognize opportunities and implement communications strategies to build and maintain the highest standards of company integrity and leadership.

Areas of Expertise:

- Brand Creation & Development

- Media Training

- Earned & Social Media Strategy

- Crisis Communications

- KOL management

- Team Management & Coaching

- Government & Regulatory Affairs

- Budget Development & Oversight

- C-Suite & Investor Relations

David is a biotech entrepreneur and scientist with over 15 years of broad experience in the field. A graduate of Yale University, David studied molecular biology and has worked in a variety of scientific and business roles at start-ups like Synthetic Genomics, Ion Torrent and Valisure. At Ion Torrent, David developed key technologies that directly led to the semiconductor DNA sequencing company's $725M acquisition and ran it's flagship technology programs through development and global commercialization. At Valisure David helped found, fund, invent the core technology and is the CEO of the first Analytical Pharmacy - an online pharmacy that is attached to an analytical laboratory where all medications are chemically validated before being dispensed to consumers. David is named inventor on numerous patents, published in journals including Nature and cover of Electrophoresis, is a member of Forbes Technology Council, sits on the boards of non-profits supporting criminal justice reform and bolstering the local community and is very passionate about entrepreneurship and improving public health.