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We want to build a community to inspire life science professionals and leaders through talent talks and organized events. Share knowledge across the life science community through personal stories of their journey.
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E34 #ScalingStartups โLaunching A New MedTech Accelerator Programโ with Christian Bygballe Haahr Business Developer of DTU Science Park
In this episode, Christian from DTU Science Park introduces a new MedTech Accelerator Program called MedTech Growth. This new accelerator aims to support MedTech startups at various stages, offering tailored advice and guidance on overcoming industry-specific challenges such as regulatory affairs, quality management, market access, and financing. Throughout the episode, Christian takes us through the specifics of the program.
Applications are open for Danish startups (including those from southern Sweden) and the deadline is 21 May 2024, however, Christian encourages startups to get in touch to learn more about the requirements.
Feel free to reach out to Christian in case you have questions: cha@dtusciencepark.dk or +45 31349522
Timestamps:
00:38 Introducing Christian and the MedTech Growth Accelerator
01:46 Deep Dive into the MedTech Growth Accelerator Program
02:47 Challenges and Solutions for MedTech Startups
04:37 Investor Matchmaking and Funding Strategies
09:16 Program Specifics: Bootcamp and Sprint Phases
12:07 Eligibility and Application Process for Startups
22:46 Engaging with Experts and Mentors
27:13 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐? ๐ก
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We want to build a community to inspire life science professionals and leaders through talent talks and organized events. Share knowledge across the life science community through personal stories of their journey. We encourage you to take part in shaping this community by sharing your feedback, questions, or ideas. This you can do through our LinkedInโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ community pageโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ .
Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Nehar Mortuzaโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ andโ โ โ โ โ โ Sรธren Spanner Bach
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E33 #Leadership โScaling Life Science Startups: Insights and Strategiesโ with Martin Stenfeldt Co-Founder of MedTrace Pharma
In this episode, Martin Stenfeldt, an experienced life science entrepreneur, shares his journey from working in corporate life sciences to co-founding MeTrace Pharma and his transition to mentoring startups.ย
The discussion explores Martin's book project in the making called "Scaling Life-Science Startups" where Martin is creating a catalog of best practices from successful startup scaling journeys in life science.
The book is based on Martin's own experiences and peer interviews with over 35+ professionals in the industry (so far).
During this conversation, we dive more into Martin's approach of converting peer-interview into actionable insights, scaling challenges, commercialization complexities, and the importance of building a company culture from the start.
Special attention is given to the practical aspects of managing growth, such as adopting a results-focused approach, and the importance of bringing experienced industry professionals into management teams early on in the journey.
The conversation also touches on various strategies for entering the U.S. market, the significance of setting achievable goals, and the necessity of regular strategic review and KPI monitoring.ย
This episode offers valuable insights into the life science industry, specifically tailored towards entrepreneurs, board members, investors, and those interested in startup to scale-up transitions in the life science space.
Timestamps:
00:38 Introducing Martin Stenfeldt: A Life Science Entrepreneur's Journey
02:24 The Genesis of a Life Science Scale-Up Book Project
06:25 Target Audience and Scope of the Book
08:13 Defining Scale-Ups and Interview Insights
10:31 Developing the Expert Model for Scaling Startups
13:06 Personal Learnings and Best Practices for Scaling
15:58 Cultural Dynamics and Leadership Transitions in Scaling
20:45 The Founder's Dilemma: When to Step Down
23:26 Exploring Leadership and Company Culture
24:02 The Importance of Core Values in Shaping Culture
28:31 Attracting and Retaining Talent with a Strong Culture
32:12 Life Science Scale-Up Challenges: Commercialization and Market Access
36:08 Incorporating Experience and Regulatory Insight into Management
41:41 Achieving Results and Strategic Focus for Scale-Ups
44:58 Anticipating the Book Release: Process and Expectations
๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ:
We want to build a community to inspire life science professionals and leaders through talent talks and organized events. Share knowledge across the life science community through personal stories of their journey. We encourage you to take part in shaping this community by sharing your feedback, questions, or ideas. This you can do through our LinkedInโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ community pageโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ .
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฐ๐ต!
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Warm Regards from your podcast hosts:โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Nehar Mortuzaโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ andโ โ โ โ โ โ โ Sรธren Spanner Bach
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E32 #Leadership โGenerative AI in Life Science R&D - Trends, Challenges, and Opportunitiesโ with Samuel (Senior Data Scientist) at Genmab & Henrik (CEO) at amass.
Today's episode of Life Science Talent Talks features a deep dive into the integration and impact of generative AI in life sciences, with insights from Samuel Demharter, a Senior Data Scientist at Genmab, and Henrik Jensen, CEO & co-founder at amass, an AI startup focusing on supercharging R&D productivity.
They explore their personal journeys into the AI field, highlighting the blend of scientific and commercial expertise driving innovation in life sciences. The discussion spans challenges and opportunities in adopting generative AI within pharma and biotech, emphasizing the need for strategic management and internal expertise. The conversation also touches on challenges like hallucination in AI outputs and the importance of human oversight.
Looking ahead, they speculate on the future of drug development and the role of AI, advocating for a cautious yet proactive approach to integrating new technologies.ย
The episode concludes with practical advice for individuals looking to enter the field, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary learning and experimentation in the future integrated with AI technologies.
Timestamps:
00:40 Diving Into Generative AI in Life Science R&D
00:59 Introducing the Experts: Diverse Backgrounds in Life Sciences
05:41 The Inspirations Behind Choosing AI and Computational Paths
10:25 Exploring the Integration of AI in Pharma and Biotech
12:01 The Challenges of AI Adoption in the Pharma Industry
30:50 Future Perspectives: The Evolution of AI in Life Sciences
33:49 Practical Advice for Embracing AI in Life Sciences
39:31 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ:
We want to build a community to inspire life science professionals and leaders through talent talks and organized events. Share knowledge across the life science community through personal stories of their journey. We encourage you to take part in shaping this community by sharing your feedback, questions, or ideas. This you can do through our LinkedInโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ community pageโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ .
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐๐ป:
Please share your feedback or ideas for future themes or guests with us on LinkedIn.
Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Nehar Mortuzaโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ andโ โ โ โ โ โ Sรธren Spanner Bach
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E31 #StartupStory โCheese, Challenges, and Change: FรRMโS Journey in Plant-Based Innovationโ with Andrea Donau (CEO) & Mikkel Lau Dupont (COO) of FรRM.
In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting the co-founders of FรRM, Andrea and Mikkel.
Their story is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride filled with passion, innovation, and sheer determination spiced up with a couple of "near-death experiences.
Andrea, with her background in food technology, and Mikkel, with his expertise in commercial law and business administration, shared their unique journey of creating FรRM. They've taken the challenge of transforming the plant-based cheese industry by applying traditional dairy methods to plant proteins, resulting in a product that's not only delicious but also sustainable.
Their startup story is a testament to the power of a strong partnership and a shared vision. Despite facing near-bankruptcy multiple times, they've managed to navigate through the tumultuous waters of entrepreneurship with grace and grit. Their commitment to maintaining a fun, positive, and supportive work culture has been a cornerstone of their success.
As they look to the future, FรRM is on the brink of commercial breakthroughs, with exciting research and potential partnerships on the horizon.ย
Tune in to learn how FรRM is revolutionizing the world of plant-based cheese with their unique approach!
About FรRM
We are FรRM, a food tech company that uses science to further traditional cheese production methods, creating the future of non-dairy products. We re-design plant-masses to achieve the well-known textures and flavors from cheese to create taste experiences - unlike anything youโve had before.
Timestamps:
00:01:10 - FรRM'S Founders' Backgrounds
00:01:55 - FรRM'S Mission and Plant-Based Cheese
00:02:44 - Environmental Impact of Cheese
00:02:58 - FรRM'S Unique Business Model
00:03:54 - Founders' Inspiration to Start FรRM'S
00:04:17 - The Early Days and Vision of FรRM'S
00:08:37 - The Journey Begins: From Idea to Action
00:09:08 - The Transition from Cashew to Bean-Based Cheese
00:10:21 - The InnoFounder Grant and a New Direction
00:11:04 - Building a Company Culture and Identity
00:13:18 - The Dark Year of 2022 and Financial Struggles
00:15:10 - The Turning Point: A Business Angel Steps In
00:16:06 - The Investor Landscape and Challenges
00:18:18 - The Science Behind FรRM'S Cheese
00:21:31 - The GreenUp Accelerator and Prototyping
00:23:16 - The Second Bankruptcy Scare and Investor Relations
00:25:37 - The Business Model Pivot and Licensing Strategy
00:27:07 - The Importance of a Strong Founder Relationship
00:29:21 - The Team's Dedication and Work Culture
00:31:10 - The Future of FรRM'S and Commercialization Plans
00:33:01 - Seeking New Team Members and Partnerships
00:34:03 - The Founders' Dynamic and Shared Vision
๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ:
We want to build a community to inspire life science professionals and leaders through talent talks and organized events. Share knowledge across the life science community through personal stories of their journey. We encourage you to take part in shaping this community by sharing your feedback, questions, or ideas. This you can do through our LinkedInโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ community pageโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ .
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐๐ป:
Feel free to share feedback or ideas for future themes or guests using our voicemail you can accessโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ hereโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ : (no voicemails will be published without your explicit approval).
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E30 #InvestorsPerspective โUnveiling the Secrets of What Sells and Captivates Investorsโ with Stephan Christgau & Jeppe Tranekรฆr
In this engaging conversation, hosted at Symbion before a REBBLS event, venture capitalists Stephan Christgau and Jeppe Tranekรฆr share valuable insights into what captivates investors and secrets behind successful venture pitches.
Stephan, with his rich background in life sciences, sheds light on his journey from academia to biotech, eventually diving into the venture capital world with Novo Holdings and later founding Eir Ventures, a life science venture fund.
Jeppe, holding a business and climate solutions background, discusses his venture into the venture capital scene with Look Up Ventures, focusing on deep tech and bio-solutions.ย
The duo emphasizes key components for startups approaching VCs, like having a strong, committed team, a scalable, transformative product addressing an unmet need, and presenting clear, concise, and well-researched pitches. In this episode they discuss the importance of understanding team dynamics, obtaining warm introductions, and ensuring that key elements such as comparison data and the commitment level of founders are addressed in pitches.
About REBBLS
REBBLS stands for Rising Entrepreneurs in BioBusiness and Life Science. We are a network connecting the Danish biotech and life science community with a focus on entrepreneurship, personal development and creating meaningful business relationships.
REBBLS'โ purpose is to improve the success of intrapreneurs and increase the volume and quality of life science startups. We attempt to contribute to a higher success rate of these ventures and activities by being actively committed to our mission of connecting talents within life science entrepreneurship and provide tools that enable them to be successful in the industry.
Timestamps:
01:12 Meet the Speakers: Stephan's Journey
03:33 Meet the Speakers: Jeppe's Journey
06:03 Key Factors for Investment Opportunities
08:28 The Importance of Team Dynamics
12:53 The Do's and Don'ts When Approaching Investors
18:34 The Role of the Management Team in Startups
20:55 The Importance of Transparency and Trust
26:08 Presenting the Team in a Pitch Deck
28:18 Final Thoughts and Advice
๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ:
We want to build a community to inspire life science professionals and leaders through talent talks and organized events. Share knowledge across the life science community through personal stories of their journey. We encourage you to take part in shaping this community by sharing your feedback, questions, or ideas. This you can do through our LinkedInโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ community pageโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ .
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐๐ป:
Feel free to share feedback or ideas for future themes or guests using our voicemail you can accessโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ hereโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ : (no voicemails will be published without your explicit approval).Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Nehar Mortuzaโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ andโ โ โ โ โ โ Sรธren Spanner Bach
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E29 #Leadership "Conscious Leadership and Unleashing the Power of Emotional AI" with Paula Petcu
This podcast is a conversation with Paula Petcu, a serial entrepreneur, co-founder at TETATET, former CTO of Brainplus and a leader at Lundbeck . She walks us through her career journey and her current role, which involves wearing several hats including pitching to investors and undertaking software development work. At TETATET, she shares about the development of an emotionally aware AI coach, which uses a smartphone's microphone and camera to gauge user's emotions, creating empathetic conversation. The initiative is designed to support therapists and life coaches and their clients. Paula talks about her entrance into podcasting with a focus on founders mental health within the healthcare domain. Paula shares insight into her leadership style, identifying with 'conscious leadership', and how it has fostered transparency, empathy and self-awareness within her teams. She also shares her experiences as a female leader within the tech space and her involvement with Women CTO Dinners. She is also a host of her podcast โ Founders mental Health - Do You Walk the Talkโ
SHOWNOTES
00:39 Introduction and Guest Background
01:10 Paula's Journey to Entrepreneurship
02:05 Exploring TETATET: An Emotional Aware AI Coach
03:18 Target Audience and Application of TETATET
05:12 Interactive Features of TETATET
09:11 Paola's Podcasting Venture: Founders, Mental Health
10:26 Paola's Experience at Lundbeck
13:49 Transition to Entrepreneurship
16:17 Understanding Conscious Leadership
27:28 Challenges and Criticisms of Conscious Leadership
32:51 Women in Tech and Conscious Leadership
35:15 Walking the Talk: Personal Growth and Reflection
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