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The NextGen VC PodcastBuilding Biotech from the Ground Up with Dr. Josep Bassaganya-RieraOn this episode of the NextGen VC Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Josep Bassaganya-Riera, the president and CEO of NImmune Biopharma and founder of The NIMML Institute, a nonprofit research organization. A scientist turned entrepreneur, Josep shares his journey from academia to launching multiple biotech ventures, including Lando Biopharma (acquired by AbbVie). He reflects on the pivotal moments that led him to leave the university world and build companies at the intersection of science and innovation. We dive into the early stages of company formation, his experiences working with investors like Chris Garabedian and Perceptive Advisors, and why maint...2025-04-2232 minThe NextGen VC PodcastUnveiling the Future of Biotech VC with Felix Breyer: Insights and InnovationsIn this episode of the Next Gen VC podcast, hosts Mike Hostetler and Jen Fang sit down with Felix Breyer from J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital. Felix, with a background as a molecular and cellular biologist, dives deep into the critical role of private capital in life sciences and biotech. He shares his journey from academia to venture capital, emphasizes the importance of mentorship, and provides an insider's perspective on the evolving landscape of biotech investing. Tune in to explore key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the biotech sector, and gain valuable insights for aspiring venture capitalists...2025-03-1849 min
The Biotech Startups Podcast🧬 Becky Beattie: Scaling LaunchBio & Democratizing Biotech Entrepreneurship (Part 2/2)🧬 The Biotech Startups Podcast is powered by Excedr—helping life science startups accelerate R&D and commercialization with founder-friendly equipment leasing. Skip the upfront costs, stay lean, and focus on breakthrough science.As a TBSP listener, you get exclusive perks through Excedr’s partner network—special savings, promotions, and more. Explore these offers today: https://www.excedr.com/partners."If I'm not building something, then I'm probably not going to be doing it for long. That's the fun part."In part two of our conversation with Becky Beattie, CEO of LaunchBio, we explore her journey scaling a national...2025-02-271h 06
The Biotech Startups Podcast🧬 Becky Beattie: From Rural Beginnings to Building a National Biotech Network (Part 1)🧬 The Biotech Startups Podcast is powered by Excedr—helping life science startups accelerate R&D and commercialization with founder-friendly equipment leasing. Skip the upfront costs, stay lean, and focus on breakthrough science.As a TBSP listener, you get exclusive perks through Excedr’s partner network—special savings, promotions, and more. Explore these offers today: https://www.excedr.com/partners.“If you’re not enjoying what you’re doing or having fun, why are you doing it? Combine that with hard work and you can achieve cool things.”In part one of our conversation with Becky Beattie, CEO of LaunchBio, we...2025-02-241h 03The NextGen VC PodcastEnrique Lin Shiao: Navigating Science, Venture Philanthropy, and Genetic MedicineIn this episode of the NextGenVC podcast, Mike Hostetler and Jen Fang sit down with Enrique Lin Shiao, a venture investor and fellow podcaster, to discuss his fascinating journey from earning a PhD at the University of Pennsylvania to becoming a key player in venture philanthropy, especially in the realm of cystic fibrosis research and treatment. Enrique shares his experiences with his podcast ‘Caminos en Ciencia,’ his insights into the development and challenges of genetic medicine, and the impactful work being done at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Tune in to explore how his diverse background and unique perspective drive mean...2025-02-1846 minThe NextGen VC PodcastExploring the Intersection of Biotech and Corporate VC with Danjuma QuarlessIn this episode of the NextGen VC podcast, hosts Mike Hostetler and Jen sit down with Danjuma Quarless from AbbVie Ventures to delve into the world of corporate venture capital. Danjuma shares insights on how corporate VCs like AbbVie differ from traditional VCs, particularly in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Listeners will learn about the strategic focus of AbbVie Ventures, the importance of scientific and competitive differentiation in securing investment, and the fluid communication within AbbVie's ecosystem. Danjuma also shares his personal journey from a research scientist to a venture capitalist, offering valuable advice for those looking to break...2024-12-1036 minThe NextGen VC PodcastA Deep Dive into MedTech VC, Part 2: Jeff ChuThe NextGen VC Podcast's next episode highlights Jeff Chu, founder and managing partner of Features Capital, an early-stage medtech venture capital firm. Hosted by Mike Hostetler and Jen Fang, partners at Wilson Sonsini, the discussion explores Jeff's journey from owning a consulting firm to co-founding a venture fund, the unique approach that Features Capital takes towards investing in medtech startups, and the importance of diversity and first-generation wealth creators in the venture capital space. Jeff also shares the personal philosophies and strategies that have shaped his career and now the culture of Features Capital. Don't miss Part 1, which features J...2024-10-1650 minThe NextGen VC PodcastA Deep Dive into MedTech VC, Part 1: Jenny BarbaThis episode features an in-depth conversation with Jenny Barba, founder and managing partner of Features Capital, an early-stage medtech venture capital firm. Hosts Mike Hostetler and Jen Fang explore Jenny's journey from neuroscience and finance to founding her own VC firm, her passion for supporting diverse and first-time founders in MedTech, and the unique challenges and opportunities in venture capital investment. Listen to gain a behind-the-scenes look at building a portfolio. Jenny also shares personal anecdotes, including the touching story behind the name 'Features Capital,' driven by a conversation with her son. Don't miss Part 2, which will feature...2024-10-0248 minThe NextGen VC PodcastData-Driven Decisions: Unpacking VC Compensation with Jody & Morgan ThelanderIn this episode of the NextGen VC Podcast, we explore the intricacies of venture capital compensation with Jody and Morgan Thelander of Thelander Consulting. With a deep background in executive compensation and a unique understanding of the biotech industry, Jody shares how Thelander Consulting’s real-time compensation survey has become an essential resource for over 5,000 investment firms. Jody and Morgan discuss crucial aspects of VC compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and carried interest. They share insights for both established VCs and those new to the industry. Whether you’re structuring compensation packages or navigating career changes, this episode is packe...2024-08-2839 min
Tacos and Tech PodcastThis Week in San Diego Tech News - August 26, 2024Listen & subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Welcome everyone to the weekly San Diego Tech News by Neal Bloom and Fred Grier from Fresh Brewed Tech. I’m Neal Bloom from Fresh Brewed Tech, the Tacos and Tech Podcast, and Interlock Capital. I’m Fred Grier, journalist and author of The Business of San Diego substack. I wrote about the tech industry for the San Diego Business Journal for two years. I covered the ins-and-outs of the startup world for much of that time, breaking news on IPOs, fundraising rounds, and M&A...2024-08-2622 minThe NextGen VC PodcastJourney to Venture Capital: Insights with Jeni LeeIn this episode of the NextGenVC podcast, hosts Mike Hostetler and Jen Fang engage in an in-depth discussion with Jeni Lee, a partner at Pivotal bioVenture Partners, which invests in transformative therapeutic-focused healthcare companies. They cover a range of topics, from the announcement of Pivotal's second fund to specific investment strategies and the unique aspects of investing in life sciences. Jeni also shares insights into her PhD journey, her strategy in transitioning into the investment world, the importance of embracing risk and what has shaped her career trajectory thus far. The conversation also explores the crucial role of network bu...2024-07-0944 minThe NextGen VC PodcastNavigating Board Governance in Biotech VenturesThis episode introduces the 'Venture Ed' series aimed at biotech investors. Hosts Mike Hostetler and Jen Fang, partners at Wilson Sonsini, as they talk with Amy Simmerman, a corporate governance expert from the firm's Wilmington, Delaware office. They discuss legal nuances of serving as a biotech company board director, exploring duties of care and loyalty, conflict of interest management, and the importance of confidentiality and transparency. Special attention is given to the challenges venture investors face balancing their duties to the companies they invest in with their responsibilities to their funds. The episode also highlights the upcoming NextGen VC...2024-05-0132 minThe NextGen VC PodcastCareer Insights and the Future of Biotech with Katie Spielberg of 5AM VenturesHosts Mike Hostetler and Jen Fang enjoy an in-depth conversation with Katie Spielberg, a senior associate at 5AM Ventures. In Katie's role, she stays current on innovations in academia and the biotech industry to help her team identify emerging fields suitable for investment. In this episode, Katie offers insight into her career path, highlighting the significance of intellectual curiosity and networking. She also discusses the formation of MIT’s first biotechnology student initiative and the potential future shifts in the biotech industry, focusing on the need for increased investment and understanding in the field of women's health.
00:00 Intro...2024-02-1238 minThe NextGen VC PodcastInnovating at the Intersection of Academic Medicine and Venture Capital: A Conversation with Hyung ChunOn the latest episode of the NextGen VC Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Hyung Chun, Director at Foresite Capital Management. As a seasoned physician-scientist and cardiologist, Dr. Chun brings a unique perspective to the investment landscape, evaluating opportunities and understanding how to drive early discoveries to the clinic. Join us as he shares insights into his steps to become an investor from his tenured faculty position at Yale School of Medicine. We’ll hear about understanding how to learn what you don't know, the similarities between being a physician-scientist and a venture capitalist, and his vision for the futu...2023-12-2126 minThe NextGen VC PodcastFrom MIT Chemistry to VC: Navigating the Biotech Startup Landscape with Neena KadabaNeena Kadaba, an entrepreneur in residence at Apple Tree Partners, shares her journey from studying chemistry at MIT to becoming a venture capitalist in the biotech industry. She discusses her initial attraction to science, her experience as a Kauffman Fellow, and her role at Apple Tree Partners, a life science venture fund that creates biotech companies to translate emerging science into new therapies. Neena emphasizes the importance of curiosity, communication, and building a network in the world of venture capital. She also shares insights into dealing with challenges and struggles in startups, from financing to team management. This episode of...2023-11-0927 minThe NextGen VC PodcastTrailerWelcome to the NextGen VC Podcast!2023-09-0501 min
Legal Drugs Podcast17. The Umbrella of Life Sciences from Animal to Human Health with Ted Toburen Have you heard the term life-science? What is the life-science industry? On this episode of Legal Drugs Podcast, Angela Stoyanovitch, host, interviews Ted Toburen, an independent consultant focused on global strategy development and execution at his firm, T Squared Consulting, LLC. With about 25 years of global animal health and animal nutrition experience, Ted describes and defines his view on the vastness of life science fields from pharma to animal health, vaccine manufacturing and agriculture practice with a niche in poultry health. With a stent in executive search recruiting, Ted talks about how he networks at events such as the La...2020-03-0200 min
The Supportedly PodcastImproving Your Leadership Skills as a Science-Based Entrepreneur with Praetego Co-Founder & CEO, Pepper LandsonPepper Landson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Praetego, a business that develops drug candidates for protecting patients with diabetes, patients who receive critical care, and patients who are undergoing surgery. She has held the position of Co-Founder and Principal for Cheval Noir, Vice President of Clinical Operations for NephroGenex, and CEO of Linked Urology Research Network. Pepper has amassed almost 30-years experience within the life sciences and medical research industries. She believes in being a lifelong learner and promotes the benefits of having a mentor and support group when founding a new business. Joan S...2019-05-2815 min
The Supportedly PodcastS034 Launching Larger Than Life Biotech Companies into the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Joan Siefert RoseJoan Siefert Rose is the CEO of LaunchBio, a nonprofit organization that has created an innovation ecosystem to help biotech and life science companies through support, coworking spaces, and mentorship. She is nationally recognized as a leader in building entrepreneurial communities and holding roles such as the CEO of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development in Research. During her time with CED, Joan created an investor relation and mentorship program for early-stage companies. Additionally, she has been a columnist on entrepreneurial ecosystems for Forbes and is a frequent conference speaker. Pepper Landson is the Co-Founder and C...2019-05-2132 min