Ethan Done

Scientific Lead Co-founder @Pathoscan

Saskatoon, SK, CA

In October of 2022, I went to the Co. Hack funding night with a vision for a portable PCR system that would allow anyone, anywhere, to test for any disease. I gathered a team, and together we won the funding night and its associated prize money. We have since used this money to incorporate Pathoscan and to start development of our product. This experience highlights my personality as a hustler and my tenacity to achieve my goals. For example, to support the building of our prototype not only did I negotiate a supply deal with an equipment manufacturer on Alibaba, but I also gathered over worth of free lab supplies from various biotech companies including NEB. Thermofisher Scientific, and FeCellitate. As such, the true value of research dollars has become apparent to me.This position has also given me experience in creating research proposals, applying for grants, and designing experiments! Furthermore, I have also gained networking experience by attending events such as Uniting the Prairies, and the Startup TNT pitch night. This experience also gives me a unique business skillset. I can do market research, have familiarity with economic terms including TAM and SOM, can perform a 3 minute pitch, and can do financial projections!