2x founder
Robert McBride
Biotech Executive | Translational R&D & Productization
2026Astera Neuro· Astera Institute
Founder · since 2017Company
Astera Institute
Role
Astera Neuro
current
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Founder / co-founder — the company's markEmployee / research role
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Experience
Career
2026Astera Institute
Chief Operating Officer - Astera Neuro · 2026 – Present
- 2025
Symbiotic State of Mind
Independent Consultant · 2025 – Present
2024Yale Ventures
Entrepreneur in Residence · 2024 – Present
- 2019
Felix Biotechnology
Co-founderCo-Founder & CEO · 2019 – 2023
2017Boost Biomes
Co-founderCo-Founder · San Francisco Bay Area · 2017 – 2018
2015Triton Algae Innovations
Director of Product Development · Greater San Diego Area · 2015 – 2016
2011Sapphire Energy
Associate Director of Cultivation · Las Cruces, New Mexico and San Diego, California · 2011 – 2015
2010Sapphire Energy
Group Leader · 2010 – 2011
2009Sapphire Energy
Scientist · 2009 – 2010
2006Yale University
Postdoctoral Fellow · 2006 – 2009