Join us as we delve into the world of generative AI and medical affairs while cutting through the hype! The team talks about careers that span health and tech, as well as bridging tech and AI in enabling medical affairs, such as education resources for patients. The team shares tactics for considering and adopting AI/automation, including resistance that comes along with adoption. Tactics also include building credibility in a world of AI hype. Join hosts Geof Hannigan, Hamdi Cavusoglu, and Alexa Goldman as they chat with Vera Kutsenko, CEO of Atrix AI. If you like our podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow so that you stay updated with the most recent episodes! Disclaimer: Planet Bio is not affiliated with, and does not represent the views of, any organization or institute. Views belong to those who express them.

Join us on Planet Bio as we delve into the world of early stage venture capital! The team talks about what it's like to be investing at early vs late stage startups, and criteria for investing in early stage companies. The team covers lessons learned across a wide range of career experiences, including the value of relationships and leveraging warm introductions when gaining traction as a founder. And what's exciting now? The team talks about generative AI in drug discovery and protein design. Join hosts Geof Hannigan, Hamdi Cavusoglu, and Alexa Goldman as they chat with Claire Smith, an expert healthcare and techbio venture capitalist. If you like our podcast, be sure to subscribe so that you stay updated with the most recent episodes! Disclaimer: Planet Bio is not affiliated with, and does not represent the views of, any organization or institute. Views belong to those who express them.

Join us on Planet Bio as we delve into the world of serial entrepreneurship and what is takes to build successful teams for a company! The team talks about what it's like to be a serial entrepreneur, and lessons learned from a successful career in serial entrepreneurship. The team explores what it takes to build successful teams and make critical hires when starting a company. Setting clear values is important when building companies, and it can be even more important to think about than company culture. Join hosts Geof Hannigan, Hamdi Cavusoglu, and Alexa Goldman as they chat with Bill Seibel, an author and serial entrepreneur, including serving as CEO of nine startups throughout his career. If you like our podcast, be sure to subscribe so that you stay updated with the most recent episodes! Disclaimer: Planet Bio is not affiliated with, and does not represent the views of, any organization or institute. Views belong to those who express them. S02E01

Join us this week on Planet Bio as we dig deeper into the world of venture capital! Our team discusses the daily life of a venture capital investor, tips for how CEOs can approach investors, how to know when to pivot, the process of going from introduction to successful investment, and tactics for clearly demonstrating product and company value. The team also discusses current excitement around leveraging artificial intelligence in healthcare, as well as other innovations that are taking the healthcare ecosystem toward novel diagnostics and care models. Join hosts Geof Hannigan, Hamdi Cavusoglu, and Alexa Goldman as they chat with Marc Rosenberg, Life Science and Healthcare Technology Investor. If you like our podcast, be sure to subscribe so that you stay updated with the most recent episodes! Disclaimer: Planet Bio is not affiliated with, and does not represent the views of, any organization or institute. Views belong to those who express them.

Join us this week on Planet Bio as we delve into the world of science communication! Our team discusses practical tips for startup founders and scientists, covering effective blogging, podcasting, and leveraging social media. We explore examples of effective science communication, like the balance between hype and value in generative AI, offering valuable insights for communicators. In addition, we touch on the essential aspects of mentorship and career paths in the science field. This episode provides an exploration of the tools and strategies that can make you a standout communicator, manager, or mentor in the world of science. Join hosts Geof Hannigan, Hamdi Cavusoglu, and Alexa Goldman as they chat with Elizabeth Deyett, expert science communicator and startup data science lead. If you like our podcast, be sure to subscribe so that you stay updated with the most recent episodes! Disclaimer: Planet Bio is not affiliated with, and does not represent the views of, any organization or institute. Views belong to those who express them.

This week Planet Bio explores what it takes to be a successful founder and CEO! The team explores a range of relevant experiences and observations associated with the founder/CEO journey. Topics include spinning out from academia, applying and participating in accelerator programs (such as Y-Combinator), focusing an early-stage startup, and engaging with investors as the customers of early-stage biotech. Join hosts Geof Hannigan, Hamdi Cavusoglu, and Alexa Goldman as they chat with Joey Azofeifa, Founder and CEO of Arpeggio Bio. If you like our podcast, be sure to subscribe so that you stay updated with the most recent episodes! Disclaimer: Planet Bio is not affiliated with, and does not represent the views of, any organization or institute. Views belong to those who express them.

This week Planet Bio explores what makes startups successful! The team discusses a range of critical topics for startup founders looking to secure investment and partnerships with larger companies. The team discusses the importance of resilience, openness to feedback, collaboration, and agility in times of long-term illiquidity. The team also discusses tactics for attracting the attention and interest of investors, gaining traction with large company partnerships, and tactics for understanding customer needs. Join hosts Geof Hannigan, Hamdi Cavusoglu, and Alexa Goldman as they chat with Martin Gershon, Managing Partner of Endeavor Venture. If you like our podcast, be sure to subscribe so that you stay updated with the most recent episodes! Disclaimer: Planet Bio is not affiliated with, and does not represent the views of, any organization or institute. Views belong to those who express them.

This week Planet Bio explores the world of startup hiring and job searches! The team discusses a range of relevant topics both for startups looking to hire top talent, and for people looking to join a startup. Topics include how to find and attract talented employees, tactics for creating an effective resume, how students can approach the job market, and the importance of community and networking. Join hosts Geof Hannigan, Hamdi Cavusoglu, and Alexa Goldman as they chat with Bryan Wells, founder and CEO of Dark Horse Talent. If you like our podcast, be sure to subscribe so that you stay updated with the most recent episodes! Disclaimer: Planet Bio is not affiliated with, and does not represent the views of, any organization or institute. Views belong to those who express them.

This week Planet Bio explores what it takes to launch a data science consulting firm that supports biotech startups! The team covers a variety of important topics including how to bring together diverse biotech teams, effectively leveraging data, using AI/ML effectively, and even how to launch a successful newsletter! Join hosts Geof Hannigan, Hamdi Cavusoglu, and Alexa Goldman as they chat with Jesse Johnson, founder and principal consultant for Merelogic. If you like our podcast, be sure to subscribe so that you stay updated with the most recent episodes! To learn more about Jesse’s firm and newsletter, check out these links below: Scaling Biotech: https://scalingbiotech.substack.com/ Merelogic: https://merelogic.net/ Disclaimer: Planet Bio is not affiliated with, and does not represent the views of, any organization or institute. Views belong to those who express them.

This week Planet Bio explores how to build and grow a successful startup ecosystem, as well as a variety of other insights and tactics for founders. The team covers engagement opportunities and resources for early stage startups, ongoing efforts to break down geographic boundaries for startups, and insights for fundraising. Join hosts Geof Hannigan, Hamdi Cavusoglu, and Alexa Goldman as they chat with Caroline Pepek, Senior Director of Innovation at MassBio. Disclaimer: Planet Bio is not affiliated with, and does not represent the views of, any organization or institute. Views belong to those who express them.