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Join us each week as leaders in the life sciences share valuable insights into the world of biotechnology.

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The Biotech Startups Podcast dives into the business side of science, bringing you stories and insights from guests about their careers and companies.

Hosted by Jon Chee, CEO of Excedr—an equipment leasing company supporting the life sciences industry—the show features a wide range of voices, from scientific leaders to seasoned executives and investors.

Each episode explores the challenges and triumphs of running a biotech startup, offering actionable insights on navigating the life sciences industry and uncovering how biotechs are built and run, from pre-seed to IPO.

Latest Episodes

Chris Moxham - Part 3: Embracing Startup Life & Leveraging AI & Genetics in Drug Development

Embracing the Startup Challenge | Mastering Science-to-Business Communication | Building a Scalable Discovery Engine | Leveraging AI & Genetics in Drug Development

Chris Moxham - Part 2: From Eli Lilly Recruit to Building a $20M NYC Lab

From Eli Lilly Recruit to NYC Lab Builder | Leading High-Stakes Drug Discovery | Pioneering Quantitative Biology | "Making the Trains Run on Time"

Chris Moxham - Part 1: A Researcher's Journey from Long Island to Big

From Long Island to Biotech Pioneer | Cornell's Pivotal Role in Research Passion | Strategic Leap to Pharma Industry | Cultivating Effective Leadership in Science

Michael Chen - Part 2: Forging a Path from Chemistry PhD to Biotech CEO

From Grad Student to Biotech CEO | Unique Challenges Combining Science & Business | Developing Breakthrough Products | Building Partnerships with Big Pharma | Creating a Biotech GTM Strategy

Michael Chen - Part 1: Lessons in Resilience Learned as a Researcher

Influence of a Data-Driven Family | Do the Dishes in a Lab | NIH-Oxford Cambridge Scholarship Program | What Got Us Here Won’t Get Us There

Neela Patel - Part 4: From Big Pharma to Biotech Leadership in Oncology

Transitioning to Seattle Genetics & Business Development | Insights from Roche’s Acquisition | Building a Transformative Oncology Pipeline with Bonum Therapeutics

Neela Patel - Part 3: A Scientist's Role in Search & Evaluation & Corporate Development

Developing Pipeline Strategy at Poniard Pharmaceuticals | Business & Corporate Development in Oncology | Transitioning from Abbott to AbbVie to Seagen

Neela Patel | Part 2: The Value of Personal Relationships in the Lab

Leading an Academic Microbiology Lab | The Value of Personal Relationships in the Workplace | Leading a Team & Learning on the Job | The Volatility of an Acquisition

About The Biotech Startups Podcast

The life sciences industry has come a long way, completely reshaping how we conduct, fund, and commercialize exciting new science and technology. Over the years, we’ve seen countless journeys—from early discoveries to IPOs—that highlight the unique challenges of building a biotech around something truly innovative.

More and more researchers are making the leap from academia to industry, fueling a new generation of entrepreneurs ready to bring groundbreaking products to market.

That’s why we created the Biotech Startups podcast—to support and celebrate these founders on their journey.

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Jon Chee
CEO & Podcast Host
Jon graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Molecular Toxicology and founded Excedr in the labs on campus. As host, he takes a closer look at the notoriously demanding life science industry.
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