Ryan Pawell

Time to spill some facts about Ryan Pawell. This guy’s the real deal in biotech and startups. He rolled into YC back in W17 with his company, Indee Labs, which is all about speeding up gene-modified cell therapies, think modern medicine that could change the game. He’s not just talk, though. Ryan’s got serious chops in fluid dynamics, microfluidics, and advanced manufacturing, he’s published like seven papers and even owns multiple patents across three families. That’s some advanced stuff.

He studied mechanical engineering at UCSB, solid foundation, but what really sets him apart is how he took all that technical genius and turned it into a startup that’s actually making a difference. Indee Labs is using a proprietary delivery system that cuts costs and speeds up manufacturing, so these lifesaving therapies don’t take forever or cost a fortune. It’s a big change.

And get this, Ryan’s not just some guy in a lab. He’s raised seed funding from big names like SOSV, IndieBio, Y Combinator (obviously), Social Capital, and even got support from Down Under, like Jobs for NSW and Main Sequence Ventures. The dude’s got the network and the talent to back his vision.

He’s also super active outside the lab, published author, often speaking at top places like the White House Cancer Moonshot, NIH, Mayo Clinic, and even The Economist. Basically, he’s out here pushing the boundaries of science and startups, while also sharing his insights and inspiring others.

What’s crazy is that Ryan’s process proves he’s all about using tech to make medicine more accessible and fast. His background shows he’s a relentless problem solver, and his success with Indee Labs? That’s no luck, just years of grinding, deep tech know-how, and a vision to shake up biotech.

Bottom line: Ryan Pawell is a scientist turned startup founder who’s crushing it in biotech, making big waves with his original tech and funding hustle. The guy’s the perfect example of how combining deep science with real-world business can actually change lives. No cap.