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Building a Data Bank Business with Daniel Uribe of GenoBank.io
Today we are joined by Daniel Uribe, the Co-Founder & CEO of GenoBank.io. GenoBank is a DNA data bank that stores people’s DNA and can be used by researchers to find cures for rare diseases. Daniel was inspired to create this business after his son was diagnosed with a rare disease. During this episode, Daniel talks about what his company does, how they securely store DNA data and the encryption process. He also talks on the team building side about how his company operates and how they plan to scale in the future. Tune in today for this interesting conversation!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [6:08] Where did the name GenoBank come from?
- [8:04] How does the process of storing DNA work?
- [15:10] How can researchers take this data to look through the information with it being encrypted?
- [17:26] How has Daniel built a team at GenoBank, and how do they operate?
- [20:20] What challenges has Daniel come up against with hiring/team management?
- [24:28] How will GenoBank scale in the future?
- [27:43] What is the focus of the business development person on the team?
- [31:26] How do people use GenoBank?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The concept of GenoBank is that people will anonymously enter their DNA into the bank, and then researchers can utilize that information to search for a cure.
- Your DNA is a family reference, not just an individual. It involves your parents, grandparents, etc.
- Find out with your doctor what is happening with your biodata, and invite them to enter it with GenoBank.
BIO:
GenoBank.io is the first anonymous DNA Test kit with blockchain.
Our Patent Pending DNA Saliva Kit will allow our users to participate and take advantage of the Genomic Revolution, maximizing privacy by using Blockchain Networks to keep track of all the data sets and Genomic Reports (insights) without exposing their personal data!
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