Lilly Iskold is an Analyst at 2048 Ventures, with prior research experience at Humane Genomics and the New York Genome Center. She holds a B.A. in Biology from Brandeis University.

What Lilly can write

Writes checks of$500K to $3M
Comes in atPre-seedCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%, 10-12%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

2048 Ventures writes $500K to $3M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: 2048 Ventures.

Career

  1. Humane Genomics
  2. New York Genome Center
  3. 2048 Ventures · Analyst
    Now
  4. Humane Genomics · research experience
  5. New York Genome Center · research experience

Education

Brandeis University, B.A. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry

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Who is Lilly Iskold?

Lilly Iskold is an Analyst at 2048 Ventures, with prior research experience at Humane Genomics and the New York Genome Center. She holds a B.A. in Biology from Brandeis University.

How much does Lilly Iskold invest?

Lilly Iskold invests through 2048 Ventures, which writes checks of $500K to $3M at pre-seed.

How do I pitch Lilly Iskold?

A warm intro from a founder 2048 Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Lilly Iskold do before 2048 Ventures?

Humane Genomics; New York Genome Center; research experience at Humane Genomics; research experience at New York Genome Center.

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