David K. Yang
@davidkmyang
Partner @Lux_Capital. Prev: Co-founder of Latus Bio, Investor at 8VC, ML bio at Broad Institute
Our paper is published now in @ScienceMagazine with new structure and cell killing data from our amazing collaborators Xinyu, Kevin from Garcia lab @Stanford ; Tao, and Jeremy from Scheinberg lab @MSKCancerCenter.
Out now in @ScienceMagazine ! science.org/doi/10.1126/sc… thanks to @GreenwoodNathan @BingxuL et al and excited about the downstream applications of this work in cancer and beyond
Deena Shakir (@deenashakir) on today’s “two‑world” seed landscape: “It’s a tale of two worlds, and the labels on funding rounds almost don’t matter anymore." "On one side, AI has made it cheaper than ever to start a company, you’re judged by how far you can get with the least…
Hadrian is announcing a $260m Series C lead by @foundersfund + @Lux_Capital + @MorganStanley for (Factory Expansion financing). We're also welcoming new investors @altimeter, @1789Capital + investments from existing investors @a16z, @constructcap, @137ventures and many others.…
Seeing lots of questions like: wait, I thought Windsurf was already acquired? What is Cognition buying? Let me explain. Windsurf the company is an *extraordinary* asset. It was missing its founders and research team, but it has a beloved product, valuable IP, an incredible…
Huge congrats to @cognition_labs and @windsurf_ai
Cognition has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Windsurf. The acquisition includes Windsurf’s IP, product, trademark and brand, and strong business. Above all, it includes Windsurf’s world-class people, whom we’re privileged to welcome to our team. We are also honoring…
Build an open source pipette which is motor controlled, has a few customizable buttons, and a great API. Maybe even make a single one unified across p2-1000. Would save real time if it existed, and is a pre requisite to any real lab automation.
What is a specific problem in biology that would be useful to solve, and could be solved for ~$10,000?
Join us for the next DFCI #TPD Seminar — July 10, 2025! Chemoproteomic-Enabled Development of Proximity-Inducing Molecules Christopher G. Parker, Scripps Research Details: …afarbertargetedproteindegradation.org Don't miss it!
Excited for this new video series we're launching @ManhattanInst dubbed "Tech and the City" where we riff on the key tech policy challenges confronting the U.S. Here, I talk about the unprecedented decision for the gov to acquire a golden share in U.S. Steel — and why it stands…
Introducing Tech and the City, a new series covering the latest in tech policy. @DannyCrichton breaks down the U.S. government’s new “golden share” in U.S. Steel—granting control without capital—and why it could set a dangerous precedent for American capitalism.
@US_FDA just cleared Mendaera’s Focalist by Lux fam co @FocalistRobot 🎉 This novel system will transform millions of everyday medical procedures. A huge step forward for accessible robotics🦿🦾 Read more from @Forbes & watch the demo 👇 forbes.com/sites/saibala/…
So proud of the entire team at Mendaera for brining @FocalistRobot to life! Congrats on the 510(k). This is only the beginning!
@US_FDA just cleared Mendaera’s Focalist by Lux fam co @FocalistRobot 🎉 This novel system will transform millions of everyday medical procedures. A huge step forward for accessible robotics🦿🦾 Read more from @Forbes & watch the demo 👇 forbes.com/sites/saibala/…
We are all somatic mutation mosaics. "There are trillions of cells in a human body and so the total number of somatic mutations acquired in a single individual may well exceed quadrillions, millions of times the size of the human genome." @Nature nature.com/articles/s4158…
Michelle is a force of nature & the real deal. We're so lucky to have her on the team. If you don't know her yet, say hello in bay area / NYC!
Excited to share I have joined the eclectic team at @Lux_Capital. Grateful for my time at Cerebras with Andrew and a team who showed me the vision, grit, and adaptability it takes to build a generational AI semiconductor company. The same curiosity that drew me from the Senate…
This crewless @saildrone ship is defending Denmark’s and NATO’s waters. This is how it works. euronews.com/next/2025/06/2…
When most people picture a "drone," they see the General Atomics iconic Predator – trusted, proven, and in service for over 30 years with more than 8 million flight hours logged. We're excited to announce our partnership with @GenAtomics_ASI (GA-ASI). GA-ASI is deploying…
I’m proud to share that Maven has raised $50M in Series B funding, bringing our total raised to $78M! The round was led by @DellTechCapital with backing from @Cisco_Invests, SE Ventures (the VC firm backed by Schneider Electric), and returning investors @Lux_Capital,…
Veterinary medicine is overlooked but important + sizable market. Soon will be 4 drugs approved for itch in dogs that will do billions in revenue
ITCH revolutionized veterinary medicine and what is considered a BLOCKBUSTER drug and a major indication. Apoquel (JAK inhibitor) was approved in 2013 for canines and literally sold like hotcakes. Itch in dogs is now a $multiBILLION dollar market: 🧵
🔥Big exciting news - I've started a new company! 🚀 We are building AI agents that take actions in the real world by orchestrating the movement of physical goods. We're working with our first partners and are now growing the founding engineering team. We're building in NYC,…
Tim Andrews, a 67-year-old Concord, Mass. man who has been living with a xeno pig kidney for 137 days threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Red Sox game Wednesday night.
The magic of @eGenesisBio: turning science fiction (employing gene editing + genome engineering to transplant pig kidneys into human beings) into everyday "life" boston25news.com/news/local/nh-…
The magic of @eGenesisBio: turning science fiction (employing gene editing + genome engineering to transplant pig kidneys into human beings) into everyday "life" boston25news.com/news/local/nh-…