🎯 Challenging the Biotech Status Quo with Jon Chee of Excedr! Dive into a transformative conversation with Jon Chee, the CEO and Co-founder of Excedr, as he shares his journey from the wet labs of UC Berkeley to revolutionizing the way life science startups access mission-critical equipment. 🚀 Main Points: 1️⃣ The Excedr Mission: Discover how Excedr is bridging the gap between life sciences and financial services, offering founder-friendly equipment leases to accelerate high-impact research. 2️⃣ The Power of Leasing: Uncover the benefits of leasing over purchasing, from improved cash flow to accelerated research timelines. 3️⃣ The Vision for the Future: Jon's long-term vision for Excedr and how it aims to improve health outcomes globally. 👤About Jon Chee: With over a decade in the life sciences industry, Jon Chee co-founded Excedr to alleviate the financial burdens faced by early-stage life science companies. His academic background in Molecular Toxicology from UC Berkeley and his passion for entrepreneurship drive his mission to support groundbreaking research. 💡 LINKS TO MORE CONTENT Host: Speaker 🗣️ Top Quotes from Jon Chee: (00:12:45) "Entrepreneurship started when I wanted to alleviate obstacles impeding our lab's ability to research." (00:28:41) "I enjoy challenging the status quo and constantly asking, 'Why?'" (00:56:34) "Having a mission you truly believe in makes facing rejection worthwhile." (01:09:03) "Finding win-win situations is more than just business; it's about living a life worth remembering." (01:45:58) "Over time, challenges net out and head in the right direction. As long as our North Star is clear, we'll be just fine." ⏰ Timestamps: (00:02:26) The Art of Starting a Podcast: Joe Rogan and Lex Fridman (00:06:31) Conversations Over Drinks: The Essence of Podcasting (00:13:13) From Gaming to Entrepreneurship: A Journey of Building (00:15:35) The Art of Game Theory in Poker (00:16:28) Disrupting Predictable Strategies (00:19:39) Poker's Parallels to Business and Investing (00:28:41) Challenging the Status Quo: The Power of Asking Why (00:29:56) Growing the Pie: Value for All Stakeholders (00:38:22) Expanding Horizons: Serving the US Research Community (00:42:03) Navigating Europe's Complex Landscape (00:43:51) The Entrepreneurial Shift: Berkeley vs. Stanford (00:51:56) Bridging the Gap: Science Meets Finan Uranium Spotlight: Nuclear's Resurgence in a Clean Energy WorldThe latest uranium market news and events and its critical role in the energy landscapeListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify The Gaming BlenderHave you ever wanted to design your own video game?Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Join Christian Soschner for expert coaching. 50% Off - With 35+ years in deep tech, startups/scaleups, and public companies, Christian offers power video sessions. Elevate strategy, execution, and leadership. Book Now. Support the showJoin the Podcast Newsletter: Link