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The NextGen VC Podcast is the premier podcast for forward-thinking venture capitalists eager to dive in and sharpen their skills. It unpacks the opportunities, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping life sciences investing today, and is curated by Wilson Sonsini and LaunchBio with hosts Michael Hostetler and Jen Fang. Email the show: [email protected] Learn about in-person NextGen VC events: launchbio.org/programs/nextgen-vc-forum/ Discover resources for the life sciences community: lau ...
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Building Biotech from the Ground Up with Dr. Josep Bassaganya-Riera
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On 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 b…
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Unveiling the Future of Biotech VC with Felix Breyer: Insights and Innovations
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In 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 cap…
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Enrique Lin Shiao: Navigating Science, Venture Philanthropy, and Genetic Medicine
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In 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. E…
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Exploring the Intersection of Biotech and Corporate VC with Danjuma Quarless
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In 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 …
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A Deep Dive into MedTech VC, Part 2: Jeff Chu
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The 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 Feat…
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A Deep Dive into MedTech VC, Part 1: Jenny Barba
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This 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, an…
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Data-Driven Decisions: Unpacking VC Compensation with Jody & Morgan Thelander
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In 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 essentia…
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Journey to Venture Capital: Insights with Jeni Lee
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In 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…
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Navigating Board Governance in Biotech Ventures
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This 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…
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Career Insights and the Future of Biotech with Katie Spielberg of 5AM Ventures
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Hosts 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 …
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Innovating at the Intersection of Academic Medicine and Venture Capital: A Conversation with Hyung Chun
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On 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…
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From MIT Chemistry to VC: Navigating the Biotech Startup Landscape with Neena Kadaba
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Neena 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 com…
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