Excedr Monthly | October, 2024

Hey readers,

Happy Halloween! ?? Did you know pumpkin is a fruit? ?? Maybe I'm more surprised than I should be.

I hope you all find some time to carve fruit, eat (a reasonable amount of) candy, and mix up some Halloween Sangria, or a blood orange soda for the NA bevvy enjoyers, and relax a little.

Alright... We're back with the latest edition of Excedr Monthly, a biotech newsletter for founders, scientists, and the broader life sciences community—full of resources to help you navigate the ins and outs of a tough industry. Let's jump right in.

In today's newsletter:

• Latest from The Biotech Startups Podcast ???
• Quick biotech news roundup ??
• Editor's picks from the blog ??

Latest from the Biotech Startups Podcast—

Presented by Excedr, a podcast for scientist-entrepreneurs.

This month's guests included:

• Barbara Alcaraz Silva Ph.D. , Executive Director of Early Stage Life Sciences and Healthcare, Startup Banking at J.P. Morgan. Barbara is a former researcher and founder, whose graduate studies focused on Telomeres and DNA Repair. Prior to J.P. Morgan, Barbara has worked many startups, both as an advisor and an investor.
• eMalick Njie, Ph.D , CEO of Ecotone AI, a biotech looking to use AI to find cures for rare inherited diseases. eMalick is an accomplish academic, scientist, and entrepreneur who focuses on blending his expertise in neuroscience with his knowledge of AI.?
• Neela Patel , Chief Business Officer at Bonum Therapeutics, a biotech developing protein therapeutics for treating a wide range of diseases. Neela, a scientist and business development executive, has over 30 years of leadership experience in drug discovery and development.

Find all the latest episodes of The Biotech Startups Podcast here.

Quick Biotech News Roundup—

• AbbVie inks $1.4B Aliada buyout, landing ex-J&J Alzheimer's drug to leap the blood-brain barrier (Fierce Biotech)
• Atlas of tumors reveals in 3D how cells change into cancer (Endpoints News)
• Bird flu found in a pig in U.S. for the first time, raising concerns about potential risks to humans (STAT News)
• Ottimo Pharma exits stealth with former Seagen CEO at the helm and 'exquisitely designed' cancer candidate in its pocket (Fierce Biotech)
• RNA editing: emerging from CRISPR’s shadow (BioPharma Dive)
• AI meets real-world patients (Nature Biotechnology)
• CRISPR Study Reveals Yet Another Antiviral Mechanism (GEN News)

Blog Posts—

Editor's Picks from the Excedr Blog.

The Role of Equipment Leasing In FDA Compliance: In the healthcare industry, advanced equipment plays a crucial role in meeting regulatory standards. Equipment leasing has emerged as a vital strategy, enabling healthcare providers to access cutting-edge technology without the significant upfront costs associated with purchasing.

How to Manage Lab Equipment Inventory Efficiently: Efficient inventory management is essential for any laboratory, as it directly impacts the lab's ability to function smoothly and maintain high standards of research and productivity. Proper management of lab equipment and supplies ensures that experiments can be conducted without unnecessary delays.

Tips to Choosing the Right Leasing Program for Your Lab: Selecting the right leasing program for your lab is crucial to ensure that your team has access to the necessary equipment without overextending your budget. With the rapid advancement of technology in the scientific field, it's essential to keep your lab up-to-date while managing costs effectively.?

How to Craft a Pitch Deck for Biotech Investors: The biotechnology sector is highly competitive. Because success in the space can be dependent on material R&D investment and an extended period of navigation pre-profit, securing investment is a critical milestone. A well-crafted pitch deck can capture the attention of biotech investors, articulate your vision, separate yourself from the competition, and showcase the potential of your startup.

A Guide to Venture Capitalist Decision-Making Process: Venture capital (VC) plays a huge role in supporting and scaling startups, often serving as the financial backbone in a company’s early days. It’s often a catalyst for transforming a new startup from a promising idea into a successful and established company. But it’s not easy to come by. Behind every VC deal is a rigorous, complex decision-making process that involves assessing risks, analyzing opportunities, and, most importantly, placing strategic bets on the future.?

How Equipment Leasing Supports Rapid Prototyping: Rapid prototyping plays a critical role in the fast-paced industry of biotechnology, accelerating product development and bringing innovative solutions to market faster. For early-stage companies and startups, quickly testing and refining prototypes can mean the difference between success and failure.

Till next time.

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