Jonathan Hsu
Co-Founder & CEO at Blank Bio (YC S25)
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Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada
Joined June 2025
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Summary
Jonathan Hsu is a rising entrepreneur and leader in the intersection of biotechnology and artificial intelligence, currently serving as Co-Founder and CEO of Blank Bio, a Y Combinator S25 startup focused on RNA-based AI for drug discovery. extruct
He possesses a strong background in strategy, product development, and venture capital within the life sciences and tech sectors, having held various roles at Valence Labs, Front Row Ventures, and Esplanade Ventures, contributing to startup growth and investment strategies. theorg+1
Jonathan has demonstrated technical acumen by authoring blog posts on complex topics such as Graph Neural Networks for Molecular Dynamics Simulations and limitations of Molecular Machine Learning, and contributing to the accessibility of the TxPert App. valencelabs+1
His academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Science and Business with a Biochemistry Specialization from the University of Waterloo, complemented by an exchange program at the National University of Singapore, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to his studies. medium+1
Beyond his professional pursuits, Jonathan has an interest in global perspectives and communication, exemplified by his podcast "Broaden Your Perspective," where he aims to gain first-hand experience on how people approach problems worldwide. medium
Work
Education
Writing
TxPert App launch and figure design assistance for research paper
May 1, 2025Contributed to the launch of the TxPert App, making the research accessible, and assisted with figure design for the TxPert research paper.
Graph Neural Networks for Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Authored a blog post on Graph Neural Networks for Molecular Dynamics Simulations during his time as Product at Valence Labs.
Exposing the Limitations of Molecular Machine Learning with Activity Cliffs
Authored a blog post on the limitations of Molecular Machine Learning with Activity Cliffs while in a Product role at Valence Labs.
Hobbies
Hosts a podcast titled "Broaden Your Perspective" to explore different global perspectives and problem-solving approaches. medium
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