Join us as Professor Detlev Riesner, co-founder of Qiagen, reveals the secrets behind building a global biotech powerhouse. Launching Qiagen in 1980s Germany, a time when venture capital was scarce and the path from research to market success was uncharted, Professor Riesner didn’t just imagine it—he lived it.
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In this exclusive interview, you’ll learn:
The founding story of Qiagen and its groundbreaking achievement as the first German company to list on Nasdaq! 🚀
Professor Riesner’s firsthand account of overcoming early-stage biotech challenges and securing funding.
Key strategies for bridging the gap between academic research and building a thriving business.
Insights into the evolution of Germany's biotech ecosystem and its impact on innovation.
Professor Riesner’s advice for biotech entrepreneurs, tech founders, and investors.
A must-listen for those interested in:
Biotech entrepreneurship and startups
Biotech funding and investment
University spin-offs and technology transfer
Building and scaling successful biotech companies
The history and future of the German biotech industry
Ready to be inspired?
Professor Riesner’s profound insight: "It has to be in the mind of the administration of these people to help and not to ask money from people who don't have the money." This insight encapsulates the challenges and potential of academic entrepreneurship.
Episode Highlights:
The influence of a Nobel laureate on Professor Riesner’s academic journey.
Transitioning from academia to building a biotech company.
Overcoming funding challenges in biotech’s early days.
Qiagen’s historic Nasdaq listing.
The evolution of Germany's biotech ecosystem.
Professor Riesner’s advice for aspiring biotech entrepreneurs.
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