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From Bench to Business—How Biotech Startups Are Built

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The Biotech Startups Podcast gives you a front-row seat to the business and science of building a biotech. Hosted by Jon Chee, CEO of Excedr, the show features honest conversations with founders, execs, and investors about their work, their companies, and how they got there. From scientific breakthroughs to startup lessons, each episode explores what it really takes to grow a life science company—from pre-seed to IPO.

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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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