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Reem Mahrat Joins Daybreak Labs as Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Local founder and serial entrepreneur will be on-site advisor to local startups
LIVERMORE, CA – December 3, 2024 – Daybreak Labs is thrilled to announce that Tri-Valley founder Reem Mahrat has joined as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR), bringing her visionary leadership and innovative spirit to advise and mentor the incubator’s member companies. With a bold track record of transforming ideas into impactful ventures, Reem will play a pivotal role in guiding startups within the Daybreak Labs ecosystem toward sustainable growth and success.
Reem embodies a spirit of innovation and resilience that aligns with Daybreak Labs’ mission to support entrepreneurs breaking barriers in technology and life sciences. Reflecting on her journey, Reem shared, “Today, I stepped into our new home, ringing a bell that symbolizes the start of a bold and beautiful journey—a journey not just to grow, but to transform lives. Our vision? To one day ring the IPO bell in less than two years, fueled by purpose, innovation, and an unrelenting belief in what’s possible. “
Reem heads two companies while at Daybreak Labs — Eaze Bio, which is on a mission to empower women’s health, championing groundbreaking solutions that address needs too long overlooked, and EGE, which is rewriting the future of precision medicine, using cutting-edge technologies like CRISPR and RNAi to tackle autoimmune diseases at their core.
As an Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Reem will channel her extensive experience in biotech and healthcare innovation to mentor early-stage companies working to solve critical challenges while leading her own companies. Her leadership at organizations like EazeBio, which champions women’s health, and EGE, a trailblazer in precision medicine, reflects her dedication to blending scientific advancement with human-centered impact.
Reem’s journey serves as an inspiration to dreamers, believers, and doers alike. Her philosophy of combining teamwork, courage, and purpose echoes Daybreak Labs’ mission to empower entrepreneurs who are building solutions that truly matter.
Please join us in welcoming Reem to Daybreak Labs. Together, we are excited to push boundaries, build transformative companies, and make an indelible impact in our community and in human health.
Says i-GATE Innovation Hub and Daybreak Labs executive director, Yolanda Fintschenko, PhD, “Reem has a stunning record of three successful life sciences startups in diagnostics and therapeutics. She has already contributed so much to our startup ecosystem. We are delighted she will be here day-to-day to offer informal and formal mentoring to first time life sciences company founders.”
About Daybreak Labs
Daybreak Labs helps startups shorten the time from invention to market by providing a unique combination of expertise, facilities, and equipment. Companies that lease space at the Daybreak Labs get access to our deep tech and biotech facilities and equipment. Daybreak Labs is located at 7683 Southfront Road, Suite 230, Livermore, CA 94550. To learn more, visit https://daybreaklabs.io.
About i-GATE Innovation Hub
i-GATE Innovation Hub is a non-profit organization focused on increasing economic prosperity through entrepreneurship in the Tri-Valley. i-GATE provides startup incubation resources through Daybreaks Labs and connects the regional innovation ecosystem through the Startup Tri-Valley initiative. To learn more, visit igatehub.org.
About EGE
EGE is a cutting-edge biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionizing precision medicine for autoimmune diseases through epigenetic gene editing. By leveraging advanced technologies like CRISPR, RNAi, and targeted drug delivery, EGE develops tailored therapies that address the root causes of autoimmune disorders. With a commitment to patient-centric innovation, EGE aims to transform the treatment landscape and empower individuals with groundbreaking solutions for long-term health. Learn more at https://www.ege.bio
About Eaze Bio
Eaze Bio is an innovative healthcare company focused on advancing personalized solutions for women’s health. Through cutting-edge research and development, Eaze Bio addresses unmet needs in women’s healthcare, delivering targeted therapies and diagnostic tools designed to improve outcomes and empower women globally. With a mission to redefine women’s health through precision medicine, Eaze Bio is shaping a future where every woman has access to exceptional care. Learn more at https://eazebio.com
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CAPTION: Reem Mahrat rings the “Let the Gains Begin” bell at Daybreak Labs to celebrate her start as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at i-GATE Innovation Hub’s hard tech incubator, Daybreak Labs.*
*A high-resolution version of this photo is available upon request. Please credit Daybreak Labs.