E45 #StartupStory “Revolutionizing the asphalt industry with fungi-based technology — Visibuilt’s growth from 0 to 10 employees in just 18 months! ” with Line Kloster Pedersen founder & CEO Visibuilt

In this episode of Life Science Talent Talks, we sit down with Line Kloster Pedersen, CEO and founder of Visibuilt. Line shares the inspiring story behind Visibuilt’s founding — from the spark of an idea during a run to securing funding and building a lab. She also dives into the challenges of scaling from 0 to 10 employees and how her team is working toward transforming the global asphalt industry.

Looking ahead, Visibuilt is targeting a soft launch in 2026, with a fully commercial product by 2028. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, including funding strategies, the importance of timing, and the realities of scaling a life sciences startup.

This episode is packed with valuable insights for entrepreneurs, including how to navigate funding challenges, the importance of timing in startups, and the realities of scaling a life sciences company. Whether you're an aspiring founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, Line's story offers inspiration and practical takeaways.

Timestamps:

00:05:09 - The Dirty Process of Asphalt Production

00:05:20 - Visibit's Innovative Solution

00:05:57 - Early Prototypes and Laboratory Phase

00:08:09 - Securing Early Funding and Building a Lab

00:10:26 - First Funding Successes

00:11:24 - Growth and Hiring the First Employees

00:12:35 - Building the Team and Securing Patents

00:16:07 - Future Goals and Commercialization Timeline

00:20:59 - Transitioning from Solo Founder to Team Leader

00:24:04 - Balancing Collective Perspective and Speed

00:25:08 - Deciding on Personal vs. Delegated Tasks

00:26:10 - One-on-One Meetings and Their Benefits

00:28:09 - Avoiding Problems Through Regular Check-ins

00:29:48 - Organizational Leadership Challenges

00:34:08 - Team Building Activities

00:36:25 - Hiring Strategies and Learnings

00:38:10 - Balancing Hires and Consultants

00:41:35 - Facility and Location Importance

00:43:11 - Most Rewarding Aspects of the Journey

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