Excedr Monthly | April, 2024

And we're back!

M&As are gathering steam, yet more layoffs are announced, and one biotech is launching factories into space.

Although biotech venture financing still feels slow, the headlines are still full of eye-catching updates and events—articles leaving many of us elated, saddened, downright confused, or hey, maybe even a mix of all three.?

This edition of Excedr Monthly includes little of that. Instead, we'll focus on the latest episodes of The Biotech Startups Podcast, which I've included below. Enjoy!

The Biotech Startups Podcast—

Podcast episodes and news ??????

This month, we published Jon's conversation with Terry Lo, President and CEO of Vizgen, in it's entirety.

Vizgen is developing and commercializing the next generation of genomics tools to expand on the capabilities of spatially resolved transcriptomics. It's technology will aid the acceleration of biological research and discovery to advance human health.

Their conversation covers a wide range of topics, from Terry's early years studying psychology and molecular genetics to his move from Big Pharma to Diagnostics and experience growing Vizgen during turbulent times. Find each part here:

Part 1 : Leveraging Passion for Science to Succeed in Finance | Sales Excellence as an Introvert Through Competition | Financial Modeling & Creating Proper Deal Structure | How Not To Be A Jack of All Trades

Part 2 : Terry’s Move from Big Pharma to Diagnostics | Introduction to Spatial Biology | Navigating Regulatory & Reimbursement Challenges in Diagnostics | Balancing Multiple Roles in M&A Negotiations

Part 3 : Transitioning to Vizgen From Akoya | What is Spatial Genomics | The Importance of Genetic Mapping | How to Grow Your Company During Turbulent Times

Part 1 of Jon's conversation with guest Bryan Dechairo was also released earlier last week.

Bryan is the president, CEO, and Director at Sherlock Biosciences, a an innovative biotech company that is enabling the democratization and decentralization of diagnostic testing to personalize healthcare and make an impact on global health.

Take a listen here:

Part 1 : A Love of Science Blossoming from a 10-Acre Hobby Farm | Experiencing Great Diversity at UC Berkeley | Growth & Enjoyment of Startups | Unexpected Travels to Pursue a Dream Overseas

Till next time.

-Tom & the team at Excedr ??????

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