What happens when a brilliant scientist accidentally discovers her own cancer cells while developing a cancer-detection platform? She doesn’t panic. She builds a revolutionary biotech startup instead.
Meet Kinga Matula, a deep-tech founder who transformed a nightmare diagnosis into a relentless drive to revolutionize drug discovery.
Her startup, Curigen, is now backed by:
- Tim Draper (Draper Associates) – She won him over after surviving Navy SEAL training, pitching while building a boat, and in the end, stole his paddle – all during the Draper University Program.
- Tensor Ventures
- Lighthouse Ventures
From fighting cancer to pitching her vision under extreme conditions, Kinga's journey is the one to listen to.