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The Stories Behind How Biotech Startups Are Built

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The Biotech Startups Podcast is where biotech founders, execs, and investors share what it’s really like to build a life sciences company. Hosted by Jon Chee, CEO of Excedr, the show dives into real stories—how people got started, the science they’re working on, the tough calls they’ve made, and what they’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re at the bench or pitching your Series A, you’ll find something that hits home.

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Celebrating the People Building Biotech Startups

Biotech has evolved dramatically, leading to new ways of developing, funding, and commercializing groundbreaking science. We’ve seen countless journeys—from early breakthroughs to IPOs—that reveal just how challenging and rewarding it is to build a company around true innovation.

More researchers than ever are making the leap from academia to industry, launching startups and shaping the next generation of life science breakthroughs. We created The Biotech Startups Podcast to support and celebrate those founders—and to share their stories with the world.

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Jon Chee
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Jon studied Molecular Toxicology at UC Berkeley, where he founded Excedr. As host, he explores the challenges of building in biotech.
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