Life Science Talent Talks

Excited to share the latest episode featuring Line Holst Graves, CEO of Longest Straw, where she shares her inspiring journey from a corporate career to founding her own consultancy, which focuses on guiding biotech and planetary health founders through commercial expansion to secure high-value customers and strategic partnerships. Line discusses the common challenges scientific entrepreneurs face when commercializing their innovations, offering actionable advice for accelerating market validation. Key discussion points include the importance of building a strong commercial foundation, adopting a structured approach to client engagement, and leveraging external expertise to fuel business growth. Timestamps: 00:47 Line's Background and Career Journey 01:45 Starting the Longest Straw 05:10 Challenges and Support in Entrepreneurship 10:07 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 18:44 Common Gaps in Scientific Startups 20:24 Bridging the Commercial Experience Gap 20:56 Balancing Multiple Roles as a Founder 22:17 The Importance of Market Validation 24:34 Structured Approach to Client Engagement 25:45 The Value of Commercial Leadership 28:16 Practical Tips for Accelerating Market Validation 36:30 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Opportunities 39:55 Final Advice for Founders Resource Mentioned: Line's email: line@longestdraw.com Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

In the latest episode of Life Science Talent Talks, our host sits down with Jan Dideriksen, CEO and Founder of Nordic Virtual Pastures, to explore the company's fascinating journey. Jan shares how his team has navigated pivotal shifts in strategy and embraced an innovative approach by utilizing fractional hires to extend runway and optimize progress. A key focus of the discussion is Nordic Virtual Pastures' unique use of sustainably sourced cell media products from bio-waste streams to support cellular agriculture, cultivated meat, and mammalian cell growth. Jan shares insights on the importance of customer feedback, the company's strategic pivots and the role of fractional hires such as CCO Line Holst Graves in achieving milestones more efficiently. The conversation provides practical tips for startups on navigating pivots, engaging with investors, and leveraging fractional talent to achieve business goals. For startup leaders, investors, and innovators, this conversation is packed with actionable advice on managing pivots, engaging with investors, and building lean yet highly effective teams. Timestamps: 01:05 Overview of Nordic Virtual Pastures 01:12 Product Details and Technology 03:11 Market and Competitive Advantage 05:44 Journey to Entrepreneurship 07:25 First Pivot: From Cell Growth to Cultivated Meat 10:15 Second Pivot: Focusing on Media Components 13:20 Current Strategy and Market Fit 16:32 Feedback and Adaptation 20:43 Innovative Strategies for Product Market Fit 21:03 The Role of a Chief Commercial Officer 22:45 Importance of Customer Feedback 25:26 Fractional Hiring: A Strategic Approach 25:50 Building and Evolving the Team 32:58 Challenges and Benefits of Fractional Hiring 38:44 Future Plans and How to Support 39:50 Final Thoughts and Invitation to Connect Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

In this insightful discussion, Cecilie Willer, whos executive coach specializing and founder mental health expert, shares her journey and professional expertise. The conversation dives into the psychological challenges faced by startup founders, including emotional regulation, identity fusion with their work, and active recovery.  Cecilie provides practical tools and techniques for founders to manage stress, enhance self-awareness, and maintain a sustainable work-life balance. She emphasizes the importance of mental health in building successful and sustainable companies. She also discusses her upcoming book, "Built Without Burnout" which offers concrete tools and insights for founders and investors to support mental health in the startup world. Timestamps: 02:06 Cecilia's Journey to Focusing on Founders' Mental Health 05:54 The Importance of Mental Health for Founders 07:25 Writing 'Built Without Burnout' 08:43 Challenges and Solutions for Founders' Mental Health 14:49 Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation 25:00 Balancing Life and Startup Demands 29:11 Balancing Personal Life and Startup Growth 29:48 The Importance of Recovery for Founders 30:38 The Science Behind Burnout and Recovery 31:18 Implementing a Four-Day Work Week 32:22 Practicing Presence and Mindfulness 36:49 Dealing with Feelings of Inadequacy 44:48 Practical Tools for Self-Compassion 49:02 Conclusion and Resources Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach Resource Mentioned In the episode: Changetoday.io Founder Tools

In this episode, Jacob Heckscher Sorensen, Director of Scientific Sales and Imaging Innovation at Gubra. Gubra, a biotech firm, specializes in clinical contract research organization services and proprietary drug discovery programs. Jacob delves into his career trajectory, from his educational background in developmental biology at Roskilde University and the University of Edinburgh to his groundbreaking work at Novo Nordisk and the Broad Institute. He shares insights on the development and application of quantitative 3D imaging and spatial biology in preclinical drug development. Jacob discusses the challenges and innovations in imaging, including the use of AI, automating microscopy processes, and the importance of building a virtual brain map for studying diseases like obesity, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. The conversation highlights the evolving technology's potential impact on future pharmaceutical and biotech research, emphasizing the synergy between scientific passion and business development in advancing the field. Timestamps: 00:51 Jacob's Academic Journey and Early Career 02:27 Transition to Novo Nordisk and Imaging Innovations 04:10 Current Role at Gubra and Imaging Applications 06:34 Innovative Applications in Quantitative 3D Imaging 08:48 Challenges and Future Directions in Imaging 12:00 The Role of Imaging in Preclinical Drug Development 12:30 Transition from Science to Sales 13:42 Daily Activities and Collaborations 16:37 Future of Neuroscience and Imaging 18:40 Challenges in the Life Science Industry 26:55 Final Thoughts and Advice for Young Scientists Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach Resource Mentioned In the episode: Novo Nordisk Foundation Bioinnovation Institute (BII) Venture Lab & Venture House University of Copenhagen https://www.triptobio.com

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 Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts:  Nehar Mortuza and Søren Spanner Bach

In this special edition of Life Science Talent Talks, Søren brings listeners an exclusive preview of TechBBQ 2024, with a focus on the Life Science Without Borders stage. They spotlight four innovative startups set to pitch groundbreaking ideas in planetary and human health. Joining them is Jan Thordsen, the organizer of the TechBBQ life science track, who shares insights into the event's growth, the importance of life science in the tech world, and what attendees can expect. TechBBQ 2024 promises to be an exciting and transformative event for the life science and technology sectors, with a special focus on innovation, startups, and the intersection of healthcare and technology. This year, the event will showcase cutting-edge advancements in life science, providing a platform for startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. The event will feature a diverse range of speakers, including thought leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and industry pioneers who will share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of life sciences. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, attend workshops, and participate in networking sessions designed to foster collaboration and inspire new ideas. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to launch your startup, an investor seeking the next big opportunity, or a professional interested in the latest trends in life science innovation, TechBBQ 2024 is an event you won't want to miss. Timestamps: 02:56 What is TechBBQ Life Science Track?: Jan gives an overview of TechBBQ 04:54 Target Audience for the Life Science Track: The types of startups that can benefit from the life science track at TechBBQ  07:04 The top reasons why startups should participate in TechBBQ 08:45 Integration of AI and machine learning in life science, highlighting the relevance of these areas in the current TechBBQ context. 09:12 The theme for TechBBQ 2024, “One Giant Leap,” and the improvements made from last year, including a more structured approach to the life science track. 11:00 Discussion about the life science stage, the increase in speakers from last year, and the focus on delivering valuable content from the stage 12:17 Various ways attendees can engage at TechBBQ,  13:00 A new feature for this year, the Nordic Life Science Investor Dinner, designed to foster connections between startups and investors. 14:31 Success stories from startups that participated in previous TechBBQ events Resource Mentioned:  Media Overview for TechBBQ 2023. Media Overview for TechBBQ 2022 Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

In this special edition of Life Science Talent Talks, Nehar features Line Petersen, the founder of Bellyfood, a pioneering startup that creates real food blends for individuals with feeding tubes. Line shares the inspiring story behind Bellyfood, which began when her son Otto, who required a feeding tube, started experiencing severe issues with traditional tube feeding formulas. Motivated by a desire to improve her son's health, Line embarked on a journey of extensive research and kitchen experimentation, eventually developing nutritious, real-food alternatives that transformed Otto's well-being. Line discusses Bellyfood’s evolution from a personal project to a growing startup, detailing the challenges of product development, gaining regulatory approval, and scaling the business. Now a key player in the Danish market, Bellyfood is looking to expand into other European markets. The episode also highlights Bellyfood’s participation in TechBBQ 2024, where they aim to network with industry professionals and raise awareness about the importance of real food in tube feeding. Listeners are encouraged to follow Bellyfood on social media to support their mission and stay updated on their progress. Timestamps: 01:15 Line shares her background and the story behind Bellyfood 02:38 Success story: How Otto's condition improved dramatically with Bellyfood's real food blends. 04:00 Product Development and Challenges 05:00 Scaling and Market Expansion 06:00 Comparison with major competitors like Nestlé and Danone. 08:00 Participation in Tech Barbecue 2024 08:24 How Listeners Can Support Bellyfood Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

In this special edition of Life Science Talent Talks, Nehar sat down with Mads Terndrup, the founder of Exo360, a groundbreaking startup focused on transforming non-surgical treatment options for fractures. This episode is part of a collaboration with TechBBQ 2024, where Exo360 will pitch on the Life Science Without Borders stage. Mads shares his journey from a promising career in orthopedic surgery to founding Exo360, a company that aims to replace outdated plaster casting methods with innovative, standardized solutions using metamaterials. The discussion covers the challenges of merging clinical expertise with entrepreneurial ambition, the development of their first product—the XO360 wrist—and their plans to address diabetic foot ulcers. Timestamps: 01:14 Meet Mads, founder of Exo360 01:57 The Problem Exo360 is Solving 03:00 The transition from an orthopedic surgeon to an entrepreneur. 03:53 Mads persuaded Michael, a branding and marketing expert, to join Exo360 04:48 Exo360’s First Product 06:48 Discussion on the challenges of developing a medical device. 09:00 Launching a new funding round to accelerate the development of a solution for diabetic foot ulcers. Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

In this episode, Peter Holme, the CEO of Cambiotics, discusses his new startup, a spinoff from the University of Cambridge aimed at detoxifying the human body from harmful PFAS chemicals using precision probiotics. Peter shares his extensive background as a scientist and entrepreneur, including his journey with Aquapoint and his involvement in innovation in Denmark. He explains the science behind Cambiotics, the current stage of the company, and the challenges they face in transitioning from lab and animal studies to human clinical trials. Peter highlights their plan to introduce the product to the U.S. market by partnering with the American Firefighter Associations, who are at high risk of PFAS exposure. He also discusses the company's participation in TechBBQ and emphasizes the critical need for global awareness about PFAS pollution. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Peter Holme and Cambiotics 01:58 Overview of Cambiotics 02:34 Technology Behind Cambiotics 03:21 Current Stage and Future Plans 04:02 Challenges and Clinical Trials 06:56 Participation in Tech Barbecue 08:07 Raising Awareness About PFAS 09:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

In this episode, Shannon and Kathryn, co-founders of Reefcircular, discuss their innovative startup that develops environmentally friendly bioconcrete made from waste shells, which is 3D printed into artificial reefs. They share their backgrounds in marine science and architecture, recount the serendipitous way they met, and describe their research and development phase, including their first pilot project in Denmark. They highlight the need for boosting biodiversity and fish stocks in temperate climates, their unique reef designs, and the challenges of funding and market awareness. They also talk about their participation in TechBBQ 2024 and invite collaborations to further their mission. Timestamps: 00:00 Meet the Founders: Shannon and Kathryn 01:49 The Birth of Reefcircular 01:56 Innovative Bioconcrete and 3D Printing 02:33 A Chance Meeting on Facebook 03:10 Current Stage and Pilot Projects 03:55 First Deployment Success 04:28 Designing and Installing Boulder Reefs 05:42 Boosting Biodiversity and Fish Stocks 07:41 Challenges and Market Potential 09:10 Tech Barbecue 2024 Participation 10:05 Call to Action and Future Collaborations Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

In this episode Johan Andersen-Ranberg, CSO and co-founder of TriptoBIO, shares his journey from academic research to entrepreneurship.  Johan discusses how his work with the plant Tripterygium wilfordii led to the development of a novel, cost-effective solution for producing Triptolite and it’s commercial application prevention of rat infestations. The conversation delves into various aspects of Johan’s entrepreneurial path, including hiring strategies, securing funding, and transitioning from academia to a startup environment. Johan also offers advice for aspiring life science entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of finding the right co-founder and engaging with potential customers early on. Timestamps: 00:38 Diving Deep into Biotech Innovations with Johan 01:01 The Genesis of TriptoBio: From PhD Project to Biotech Breakthrough 02:06 Revolutionizing Rodent Control: A Safer, Sustainable Solution 06:11 Navigating the Path to Entrepreneurship: Johan's Journey & The Evolution of TriptoBio 11:30 Building a Business: Funding, Collaboration, and Growth 13:36 The Power of Partnership: Co-Founding and Scaling Up 15:49 The Founding Team's Journey 16:23 The Pivotal Hire and Its Impact 17:13 Progress Towards Product Registration 18:09 Challenges and Strategies of Being a First-Time Founder 18:28 Hiring Strategies in a Startup 26:17 Future Prospects and Product Launch Timeline 27:10 Entrepreneurship: Personal Reflections and Advice Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach Resource Mentioned In the episode: Novo Nordisk Foundation Bioinnovation Institute (BII) Venture Lab & Venture House University of Copenhagen https://www.triptobio.com/

In this episode, we feature an in-depth conversation with Randi Wahlsten, CEO of MATR Foods, based in Copenhagen. The discussion explores Randi's transition from a corporate career at McKinsey and Arla Foods to leading a food startup focused on creating plant-based food alternatives.  In the episode we discuss MATR Foods' innovative use of fermentation, the challenges of scaling production, and the importance of creating craveable, locally sourced products without additives.  The episode also highlights the startup's approach to product development, the necessity of diverse skills in the team, and the journey from concept to market.  Randi shares valuable advice for food startups on navigating the complexities of in-house production and the significance of early prototyping and feedback from key stakeholders of the food exusystem. Learn about the vision, strategy, and future ambitions of MATR Foods as they work towards making a significant impact on global food consumption patterns. Timestamps: 00:38 Introducing MATR Foods with CEO Randi Wahlsten 02:02 The Vision and Technology Behind MATR Foods 04:56 Randi Wahlsten's Journey from Corporate to Startup 13:52 Challenges and Strategies in Scaling Production 26:41 Approach to Product Development and Customer Feedback 36:28 Future Aspirations and Advice for Food Science Startups 39:55 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach Resource mentioned In the episode: McKinseyArla FoodsHomepage: Matrfoods.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matrfoods/instagram: @matrfdsBII or the BioInnovation Institute (Venture Lab & Venture House program)Myers canteens collaborated with MATR FoodsNemlig.com - as a private individual, you should go buy it at NemligKlaus Wittrupf, who owns The Gasoline Grill - MATR is now available to order as the vegetarian option in any burger at all Gasoline Grill (See link HERE)

In today’s episode of Life Science Talent Talks, Søren dive into the fascinating journey of EvodiaBio, a bio-industrial startup focused on producing sustainable aroma compounds for non-alcoholic beers and beyond. Co-founders Camilla and Victor and discuss the founding and scaling of EvodiaBio, located west of Copenhagen.  The episode covers various topics, including the company's innovative technology for producing monoterpenes through yeast cell fermentation, challenges in setting up production in-house, and the company's mission to revolutionize industries by offering environmentally sustainable flavor solutions. They also talk about the importance of having a diverse team, the startup's culture, and future aspirations for expanding into other industries. The long-term aspiration is being able to supply the market with aroma for everything … and that journey starts with Yops™ Timestamps: 00:46 Introducing EvodiaBio: A Startup Journey 02:53 The Science Behind EvodiaBio's Aroma Molecules 04:40 From Technology to Product: The EvodiaBio Approach 09:43 The Early Days and Evolution of EvodiaBio 15:54 Building a Team and Scaling Up 22:02 The Challenges of Setting Up Production In-House 26:03 Startup Culture and Hiring Practices 27:03 The Exciting Journey to Global Launch 27:36 Innovating with Customized Blends for Breweries 28:27 Tech Deep Dive: Evolving Technology and Production Challenges 33:45 Leadership Insights: Building a Diverse and Effective Team 36:14 Scaling Up: Structuring for Growth and Maintaining Culture 43:15 Future Aspirations and Closing Advice Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) Join Our Life Science Talent Ecosystem 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach Resource Mentioned In the Pod: University of Copenhagen Bioinnovation Institute Technical University of Denmark Danish Technological Institute LinkedIn Instagram

In this episode of Life Science Talent Talks introduces BioBridge Partners, a consultancy group focused on life sciences, co-founded by Daniel Schmidt. Daniel shares his transition from a business background, with an education from Copenhagen Business School and a career start at Monitor Deloitte, to a meaningful venture in life sciences strategy consulting. Despite the challenge of commercialising life science innovations, Daniel and his colleague, driven by passion for impactful work, founded BioBridge Partners after Deloitte declined their proposal for a life science-focused team.  The company aims to be a trusted advisor across the life science spectrum, aiding biotech's, pharma companies, and investors to navigate complex situations and drive value from their investments. Schmidt discusses the challenges the industry faces, such as increasing drug development costs against smaller patient populations, and emphasises the importance of strategic consulting within this evolving ecosystem. The talk ends with an invitation to life science professionals to explore the intersection of science and strategy, underlining the ongoing innovation and potential within the Nordic life science community. Timestamps: 00:40 A Deep Dive with Daniel Schmidt: From Consulting to Life Science Innovation 01:17 The Genesis of BioBridge Partners 05:56 Navigating the Leap: From Deloitte to Startup Success 08:28 BioBridge Partners: Bridging Gaps in the Life Science Ecosystem 08:32 The Growth and Impact of BioBridge Partners 14:50 The Future Vision and Challenges of Life Science 16:13 Challenges and Opportunities in the Life Science Industry 17:52 Advice for Aspiring Life Science Strategy Consultants 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: We want to build a community to inspire life science professionals and leaders through talent talks and organised 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

This episode of Life Science Talent Talks features the story behind Tempty Foods, a startup dedicated to innovating the future of plant-based food products. The podcast explores the journey of Tempty Foods' founding team, focusing on leveraging team diversity and their lean innovation model. The team includes Co-Founders Ana Pejic, Cecilie Engvang Lund, and Martina Lokajova, who share their backgrounds, the company's mission, and the challenges they faced in launching new innovative products in the food industry.  Join us in celebrating Tempty Foods' journey and learn how this diverse team has worked with talent and personality tests to build trust and leverage team diversity. Timestamps: 00:39 Introducing Tempty Foods: A Journey of Innovation and Diversity 05:08 The Founders' Personal Journeys and the Birth of Tempty Foods 08:00 From Idea to Reality: Developing a Novel Food Product 14:38 Navigating Challenges and Scaling Up Production 18:42 Breaking into the Food Service Industry: A Strategic Pivot 22:43 Future Plans and Reflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey 26:27 A Fortuitous Partnership with Quorn 27:38 Innovating in the Food Industry Without a Factory 28:52 Creating the Foods of the Future: A Focus on Sustainability and Flexibility 32:43 The Lean Startup Model: Navigating Production and Market Challenges 39:42 Building a Strong Team Through Understanding Diversity 51:26 Looking Ahead: Sales, Expansion, and Community Engagement 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

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 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀? 💡 We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes. Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼 (It's also ok to invite yourself 😉) 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

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.  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.  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 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵! We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas. Please share your feedback or ideas for future themes or guests with us on LinkedIn. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

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.  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 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻: Please share your feedback or ideas for future themes or guests with us on LinkedIn. Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting the co-founders of FÆRM, 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 FÆRM. 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, FÆRM is on the brink of commercial breakthroughs, with exciting research and potential partnerships on the horizon.  Tune in to learn how FÆRM is revolutionizing the world of plant-based cheese with their unique approach! About FÆRM We are FÆRM, 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 you’ve had before. Timestamps: 00:01:10 - FÆRM'S Founders' Backgrounds 00:01:55 - FÆRM'S Mission and Plant-Based Cheese 00:02:44 - Environmental Impact of Cheese 00:02:58 - FÆRM'S Unique Business Model 00:03:54 - Founders' Inspiration to Start FÆRM'S 00:04:17 - The Early Days and Vision of FÆRM'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 FÆRM'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 FÆRM'S and Commercialization Plans 00:33:01 - Seeking New Team Members and Partnerships 00:34:03 - The Founders' Dynamic and Shared Vision 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻: Feel free to share feedback or ideas for future themes or guests using our voicemail you can access⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: (no voicemails will be published without your explicit approval). Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach

In this engaging conversation, hosted at Symbion before a REBBLS event, venture capitalists Stephan Christgau and Jeppe Tranekær 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.  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'​ 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 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: 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 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻: Feel free to share feedback or ideas for future themes or guests using our voicemail you can access⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: (no voicemails will be published without your explicit approval).Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach