Risa Stack

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Risa Stack was the founder of Veracyte, Inc., founded in 2007, serving as Member Board Of Directors from 2007 to 2009.
Dr. Stack was the founder of Menlo Microsystems, Inc., founded in 2016, serving as Chairman.
Dr. Stack was also the founder of BEVC Management LLC,Nodality, Inc...
Dr. Stack previously served as Director at COPD Foundation, Inc. since 2021.
Dr. Stack is a Partner at The Production Board LLC since 2022.
Dr. Stack is a Venture Partner at RA Capital Management LP (Private Equity).
Former positions include Director at Xcellerex, Inc., Nexus Dx, Inc., ITC Nexus Holding Co., Inc., Metagenomi Technologies LLC, and Abbott Laboratories (Researcher).
Member of the Board of Directors at Drawbridge Health, Inc. from 2017 to 2020.
Member Board Of Directors at Avitas Systems, Inc. from 2017 to 2018.
Director at Corthera, Inc. from 2007 to 2009.
Member Board Of Directors at Trius Therapeutics, Inc. from 2008 to 2011.
Director at Metagenomi Therapeutics, Inc. from 2022 to 2024.
Independent Director at Launch One Acquisition Corp.
from 2024 to 2026.
General Manager at GE Aerospace from 2013 to 2018.
General Manager at GE Ventures LLC from 2013 to 2018.
Partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC from 2003 to 2012.
Principal at J.P.
Morgan Partners LLC from 1997 to 2003.
Board Member at Vineti, Inc. from 2017 to 2018.
Member at Kauffman Fellows Fund LP.
Education includes a doctorate from The University of Chicago and an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois.

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RA Capital Management LP (Private Equity) RA Capital Management LP (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance RA Capital invests in both public and private companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare and life sciences. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed stage, early stage and growth capital requirements . The firm acts as a lead and co-investor, makes follow-on investments and has a board seat requirement.	Private Equity Investor	-
COPD Foundation, Inc. COPD Foundation, Inc. The COPD Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and related lung conditions such as bronchiectasis and nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. The non-profit company is based in Miami, FL. The foundation focuses on advancing research, education, advocacy, and community support for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. It leads and supports clinical research initiatives, operates a network of accredited centers conducting clinical trials, and provides extensive educational resources and specialized programs for disease management. Community engagement is fostered through online platforms, virtual events, support forums, and advocacy campaigns. The foundation publishes an open-access journal and offers professional development opportunities for healthcare providers. The company was founded in 2004 by Byron M. Thomashow, David Mannino, John W. Walsh. The CEO is Ruth Tal-Singer.	Director/Board Member	30/11/2021
The Production Board LLC The Production Board LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Production Board invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology businesses across life sciences, food, agriculture, and energy sectors. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements.	Private Equity Investor	30/04/2022

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Former positions of Risa Stack

Companies	Position	End
METAGENOMI THERAPEUTICS, INC.	Director/Board Member	31/01/2024
Drawbridge Health, Inc. Drawbridge Health, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical equipment	Director/Board Member	31/07/2020
Avitas Systems, Inc. Avitas Systems, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides engineering services for oil and gas sectors	Director/Board Member	29/09/2018
GE AEROSPACE	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/08/2018

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Abbott Laboratories Abbott Laboratories Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and manufactures medical devices, diagnostic systems, pharmaceuticals & nutritional products	Health Technology
GE Aerospace GE Aerospace Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs, develops, manufactures and services aircraft engines for commercial airframes & defense jet engines, avionics & power systems	Electronic Technology
Corthera, Inc. Corthera, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops therapies for illnesses in the acute care setting	Health Technology
Xcellerex, Inc. Xcellerex, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Offers contract services for bioprocess development and manufacturing	Health Technology
Nodality, Inc. Nodality, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops bioinformatics tools to enhance drug development process	Health Technology
Veracyte, Inc. Veracyte, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Discovers, develops and commercializes diagnostic products & biopharmaceutical services	Health Technology
Nexus Dx, Inc. Nexus Dx, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides diagnostics services	Health Services
ITC Nexus Holding Co., Inc. ITC Nexus Holding Co., Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides point-of-care (POC) cardiovascular diagnostics services	Health Technology
GE Ventures LLC GE Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance GE Ventures invests in companies located in the United States, Canada, Israel and Europe. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements.	Finance
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in consumer, enterprise, Fintech, hardtech and healthcare sectors. It provides financing for seed, early, and later stage capital requirements.	Finance
J.P. Morgan Partners LLC J.P. Morgan Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance J.P. Morgan Partners provides financing for growth capital, corporate acquisitions, LBOs, special situations and recapitalizations. The firm invests globally across a variety of sectors including consumer, media, energy, industrial, financial services, healthcare and technology	Finance
The University of Chicago The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Illinois University of Illinois Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Trius Therapeutics, Inc. Trius Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops antibacterial drugs for the treatment of infections	Health Technology
Vineti, Inc. Vineti, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops a commercial cloud-based platform that expands patient access to life-saving cells and gene therapies	Technology Services
Drawbridge Health, Inc. Drawbridge Health, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical equipment	Health Technology
Menlo Microsystems, Inc. Menlo Microsystems, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs and develops electronic switches and battery chargers	Electronic Technology
Kauffman Fellows Fund LP Kauffman Fellows Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Venture Capital Fund	Finance
The Production Board LLC The Production Board LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Production Board invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology businesses across life sciences, food, agriculture, and energy sectors. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements.	Finance
RA Capital Management LP (Private Equity) RA Capital Management LP (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance RA Capital invests in both public and private companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare and life sciences. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed stage, early stage and growth capital requirements . The firm acts as a lead and co-investor, makes follow-on investments and has a board seat requirement.	Finance
Metagenomi Technologies LLC Metagenomi Technologies LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops genetic medicines using metagenomics-powered genome editing toolbox	Health Technology
Avitas Systems, Inc. Avitas Systems, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides engineering services for oil and gas sectors	Industrial Services
Metagenomi, Inc. Metagenomi, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a genetic medicines company that develops curative therapeutics for patients	Health Technology
COPD Foundation, Inc. COPD Foundation, Inc. The COPD Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and related lung conditions such as bronchiectasis and nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. The non-profit company is based in Miami, FL. The foundation focuses on advancing research, education, advocacy, and community support for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. It leads and supports clinical research initiatives, operates a network of accredited centers conducting clinical trials, and provides extensive educational resources and specialized programs for disease management. Community engagement is fostered through online platforms, virtual events, support forums, and advocacy campaigns. The foundation publishes an open-access journal and offers professional development opportunities for healthcare providers. The company was founded in 2004 by Byron M. Thomashow, David Mannino, John W. Walsh. The CEO is Ruth Tal-Singer.

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