# Bonnie Anderson

> Bonnie Anderson is co-founder, chair and CEO of PinkDx. She previously co-founded Veracyte, served as its CEO from 2008 to 2021 and led its 2013 Nasdaq IPO, following 18 years in leadership roles at Beckman Coulter. Her career also includes board service, mentoring and support for higher education.

- **Role:** Co-Founder, Chair and Chief Executive Officer at PinkDx
- **Organizations:** PinkDx, Veracyte, Beckman Coulter, Keck Graduate Institute, Bruker Corporation, DNA Script, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Coalition for 21st Century Medicine
- **Education:** B.S. in Medical Technology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Honorary Doctor of Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Led Veracyte’s 2013 Nasdaq IPO., Named to Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business in 2015., IUP Distinguished Alumni Award, 2012.

## Career timeline

- **1980** — Graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
- **Before 2008** — Spent 18 years in leadership roles at Beckman Coulter, then advised venture capital firms and early-stage businesses.
- **2008** — Became co-founder and CEO of Veracyte.
- **2013** — Led Veracyte’s Nasdaq IPO, raising $65 million gross.
- **2016** — Became Veracyte board chair.
- **2021** — Moved from CEO to executive chair when Marc Stapley became CEO on June 1.
- **2023** — Ended Veracyte board service; received an honorary doctorate from IUP.
- **2024** — PinkDx publicly launched with Anderson as co-founder, chair and CEO and a $40 million Series A.
- **2025** — PinkDx announced a second Series A close, bringing the round to $45 million.

## Achievements

- Led Veracyte’s 2013 Nasdaq IPO.
- Named to Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business in 2015.
- IUP Distinguished Alumni Award, 2012.
- Honorary Doctor of Science from IUP, 2023.
- WEDO 2023 Pioneer Honoree.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — PinkDx published an interview in which Anderson reflected on her career and approach to company building.
- **2025-01** — PinkDx announced the second close of its Series A, increasing the round to $45 million.

## Links

- Website: https://www.pinkdx.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-anderson-6496002

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