Science to Suits

Check out the final episode in our entrepreneurship series where we speak with Derek Miller. Derek is a serial biotech entrepreneur with experience at mature biotech start-ups, including his role as Chief Business Officer at Celator Pharmaceuticals in which he oversaw its acquisition by Jazz Pharmaceuticals for around $1.5 billion. Derek breaks down what the different exit options are for life science startups and how to best position your venture for valuation.

We are very excited to bring another episode on venture capital and the funding process. Our guest is Simeon George, CEO of SR One Capital Management. Simeon brings years of experience, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for connecting patients with cutting edge technologies. Come listen as Dr. George shares his firm's investment process and learn how to create a compelling value proposition for raising capital.

Join us in our conversation with Viviane Martin as we discuss intellectual property in life science entrepreneurship. Viviane received her PhD from Université Louis-Pasteur and is currently Director of Perelman School of Medicine Licensing at the Penn Center for Innovation. Viviane helps members of the Penn life science community develop licensed intellectual property from their academic research, which can then be used as the basis for new life science ventures.

Come listen to Bhavana Mohranaj tell us about the early stages of life science company formation out of universities. Bhavana did her PhD at the University of Pennsylvania and had experiences as a co-founder and at a medical device start-up before her current role as an Associate Director at the Penn Center for Innovation Ventures. Bhavana helps Penn students, faculty and staff develop a commercial strategy and launch their ventures regardless of their previous levels of entrepreneurship experience.

Come listen to the second episode in our life science entrepreneurship series where we speak with another founder, Ben Dichter. Ben received his PhD in Bioengineering from a joint program between UC Berkeley and UCSF. After his PhD, Ben founded CatalystNeuro, a company providing data solutions to neuroscience research labs. This is not the typical life science startup story that you're used to hearing. Ben has gone the unconventional route and serves as an example that different forms of value to the market can be rewarded.

Science to Suits Series 2! If you're curious about what it takes to start a life science company, this series is for you! We will be talking to successful professionals at all stages of the process to guide you on this exciting journey!