David Craford

David Craford is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader in the life sciences industry, currently serving as Co-founder and CEO of BacStitch DNA, a company focused on next-generation DNA engineering. With extensive experience as a Strategic Advisor for various organizations, Craford has contributed to the growth of life science tools, molecular diagnostics, and AI-driven bioinformatics. Previous leadership roles include President and CEO of Cytobank Inc. and SARS-CoV-2 Testing Team Lead at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences. Craford's background features a record of successful commercialization, business development, and fundraising across multiple companies, as well as a strong educational foundation with an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA in Biochemistry from UC San Diego.