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Boost Revenue with Faster Drug Approval  #podcast #businessofbiotech
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Boost Revenue with Faster Drug Approval #podcast #businessofbiotech

Join me for this enlightening conversation with Bogdan Knezevic, founder of Kaleidoscope Bio, as we explore the keys to avoiding shiny object syndrome and streamlining success in biotech. I enjoyed discussing the journey from scientific curiosity to structured innovation, focusing on optimizing biotech workflows. We discuss the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face in drug discovery, emphasizing the importance of learning to set clear goals and avoid distractions. Bogdan shares insights into navigating the industry, from achieving funding to managing clinical trials, while leveraging technology to empower teams. His personal story underscores the mission of transforming patient care through strategic investments and efficient operations. Learn about the value of integrating existing tools and harnessing automation to minimize manual work. Join us to understand the true cost of operations and the art of pivoting gracefully. Subscribe here to stay updated! Link In with Bogdan! https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdanknezevic/ Learn more about Kaleidoscope! https://www.kaleidoscope.bio/ Biotech Fundraising Milestones Resource: https://blog.kaleidoscope.bio/biotech-milestones-for-effective-fundraising/ Biotech Inflection Points Framework Resource: https://blog.kaleidoscope.bio/plan-smartly-execute-precisely-the-high-stakes-game-of-chasing-inflections-in-biotech/ Get Bogdan's recommended books! Stories of Your Life and Others: https://geni.us/o6ZWb0V Exhalation: https://geni.us/Z0EA __________________________________________________________________________ Building Biotechs is a podcast by Recruitomics Consulting https://www.recruitomics.com/buildingbiotechspodcast Check out our reading list https://www.recruitomics.com/books Follow us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you love to listen. 👉 https://apple.co/3EDuZvA 👉 https://spoti.fi/48bs3nq 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Kaleidoscope Bio Overview 07:51 - Setting Priorities for Biotechs 11:17 - Balancing Short-term and Long-term Goals 13:50 - Empowering Your Team for Success 16:11 - Strategies for Graceful Pivoting 18:16 - Reducing Operational Overhead in Biotech 20:51 - Lean and Focused Work Practices 21:34 - Team Accountability Strategies 23:28 - Preventing Data Leakage in Research 25:00 - Keeping Your Team on Track 27:20 - Integrating Data into Kaleidoscope 31:10 - Leadership Mistakes to Avoid 36:17 - Recommended Book Insights 37:50 - Contact Information and Resources
How to Build a Lean, Mean Biotech Machine with Bogdan Knezevic, founder of Kaleidoscope Bio
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How to Build a Lean, Mean Biotech Machine with Bogdan Knezevic, founder of Kaleidoscope Bio

Join me for this enlightening conversation with Bogdan Knezevic, founder of Kaleidoscope Bio, as we explore the keys to avoiding shiny object syndrome and streamlining success in biotech. I enjoyed discussing the journey from scientific curiosity to structured innovation, focusing on optimizing biotech workflows. We discuss the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face in drug discovery, emphasizing the importance of learning to set clear goals and avoid distractions. Bogdan shares insights into navigating the industry, from achieving funding to managing clinical trials, while leveraging technology to empower teams. His personal story underscores the mission of transforming patient care through strategic investments and efficient operations. Learn about the value of integrating existing tools and harnessing automation to minimize manual work. Join us to understand the true cost of operations and the art of pivoting gracefully. Subscribe here to stay updated! Link In with Bogdan! https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdanknezevic/ Learn more about Kaleidoscope! https://www.kaleidoscope.bio/ Biotech Fundraising Milestones Resource: https://blog.kaleidoscope.bio/biotech-milestones-for-effective-fundraising/ Biotech Inflection Points Framework Resource: https://blog.kaleidoscope.bio/plan-smartly-execute-precisely-the-high-stakes-game-of-chasing-inflections-in-biotech/ Get Bogdan's recommended books! Stories of Your Life and Others: https://geni.us/o6ZWb0V Exhalation: https://geni.us/Z0EA __________________________________________________________________________ Building Biotechs is a podcast by Recruitomics Consulting https://www.recruitomics.com/buildingbiotechspodcast Check out our reading list https://www.recruitomics.com/books Follow us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you love to listen. 👉 https://apple.co/3EDuZvA 👉 https://spoti.fi/48bs3nq 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Kaleidoscope Bio Overview 07:51 - Setting Priorities for Biotechs 11:17 - Balancing Short-term and Long-term Goals 13:50 - Empowering Your Team for Success 16:11 - Strategies for Graceful Pivoting 18:16 - Reducing Operational Overhead in Biotech 20:51 - Lean and Focused Work Practices 21:34 - Team Accountability Strategies 23:28 - Preventing Data Leakage in Research 25:00 - Keeping Your Team on Track 27:20 - Integrating Data into Kaleidoscope 31:10 - Leadership Mistakes to Avoid 36:17 - Recommended Book Insights 37:50 - Contact Information and Resources
Dream Big Dreams to Solve Big Problems with Jon Hu, CEO and co-founder of Pepper Bio
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Dream Big Dreams to Solve Big Problems with Jon Hu, CEO and co-founder of Pepper Bio

This week I spoke with Jon Hu, CEO and co-founder of Pepper Bio, about his journey from pharma consulting and venture capital to founding a tech-enabled biotech company. Pepper Bio created an AI and machine learning platform accelerating drug discovery for untreatable diseases. In addition to the platform, Pepper is currently navigating their asset for liver cancer into phase 2 clinical trials. Jon highlighted the differences between tech and biotech, emphasizing the importance of dreaming big and aligning vision with employees. He shared insights on the importance of hiring, learning to learn, and overcoming challenges in transitioning from tech-enabled discovery to drug development. We also discussed Pepper Bio's computational platform, long-term strategy, and their Series A fundraising to support their clinical trial efforts. Jon’s personal story of family health challenges driving his passion for biotech underscored the company's mission to transform patient care. Get Jon's recommended books! Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action: https://geni.us/W1yBs What Do You Do With an Idea?: https://geni.us/RZp50 Learn more about Pepper Bio: https://pepper.bio/ Link In with Jon! https://www.linkedin.com/in/yu-jon-hu/ Link In with Carina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cclingman/ Subscribe here: Apple: https://apple.co/3Rj0suK Spotify: https://spoti.fi/48bs3nq Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/467Sadt Need a Fractional Talent Partner to help grow your company? Reach out! Check out our reading list If you're on the job market, visit the Collaboratory Career Hub: https://go.collaboratorycareerhub.com/join 00:00 Introduction to John Hu and Pepper Bio 00:54 John's Early Aspirations and Career Path 02:27 Founding Pepper Bio and Its Mission 05:15 Tech vs. Biotech: Ambitions and Challenges 10:42 Project Optimist and Pepper's Role 11:53 Pepper's Computational Platform and Future Goals 16:14 Navigating the Biotech Industry and Hiring Strategies 33:35 Personal Motivations and Future Aspirations 36:03 Book Recommendations and Closing Remarks
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