Finance & Capital Markets

1. Backpacks And Biotech With Luke Timmerman 11/15/2023

   From his vantage point as an independent biotech journalist, Luke Timmerman has been watching the expansions and retractions of the industry for a couple of decades now. His unique perspective is hard to equal, and that perspective is, despite tough markets and tepid public sentiment, decidedly bullish. Luke's optimism is fed by sound logic gained from a career spent in observation mode, watching the development of purpose-built tools matched to address the fragility of human biology.

2. A CFO's Prescription For Biopharma Success 3/22/2021

   Friend of the show and life sciences CFO extraordinaire Allan Shaw joins us for a discussion on the steps to biopharma success from an insider's perspective. We discuss the incremental steps that are necessary and common to success in the biologic therapy space, and the mistakes Shaw has seen in his many engagements with new and emerging biotech firms. From capital resource allocation to personnel decision making to preparing for the bubble to burst, listen in as Shaw shares his unfiltered advice.

3. Building A Biotech Hub With Intellia Therapeutics' John Leonard, M.D. 1/13/2024

   We spend a lot of time talking with our guests about building biotech companies. That’s true of this episode too, but today we’re taking a step further with John Leonard, M.D., longtime CEO at Intellia Therapeutics.

4. Fed Funding: Creative Capital Generation With James Thomas Coates, Ph.D. 8/1/2022

   As biotech capital markets continue to restrict access to funding for emerging biopharmas, you might be surprised by how many federal dollars get left on the negotiating table. To that end, James Thomas Coates, Ph.D. and his team at Decisive Point have carved out a niche in the venture capital space.

5. Serial Success With Triumvira's Rob Williamson 3/10/2024

   Rob Williamson's mind and hands have shaped more than 20 biotech startups, leading some to IPO and landing others firmly in Big Bio through acquisition by companies like Merck. Learn secrets to his serial success on this week's Business of Biotech podcast.

6. Biotech Angel Investing With Yaniv Sneor 5/21/2025

   On this week's Business of Biotech episode, Yaniv Sneor, founder of the Mid Atlantic Bio Angels and CEO at Native State Therapeutics, explains how life science angel investors evaluate biotech startups, and offers tips for young drug developers in search of funding. The conversation covers how to create a successful pitch, red flags for potential investors, the importance of angel investing syndicates, the sweet spots for exit timelines and funding amounts, and why it still makes sense to invest in biotech over other industry sectors.

7. True DEI Value in Biopharma with Arcellx's Rami Elghandour 6/16/2024

   Asked about his company’s rapid rise since taking the helm in 2021, Arcellx CEO Rami Elghandour cites a few critical and risky decisions, the execution of some specific people on his all-star team, and a relentless commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Before you skepticize, let me assure you: the man brings receipts.

8. IL-2 Program Profits With Bonum's Drs. John Mulligan And Neela Patel 12/13/2023

   On this week's episode of the Business of Biotech, we welcome two extraordinary guests - Dr. Neela Patel, a molecular biologist-turned-Chief Business Officer, and Dr. John Mulligan, an academic-turned-founder of newly-formed Bonum Therapeutics. Together, Neela and John will pull back the curtain on Bonum's transition from its predecessor, Good Therapeutics, which was fueled by a high-profile asset sale to Roche.

9. Episode 2: The Business Of Biotech: Allan Shaw 8/13/2020

   There are few better suited to advise the leaders of new and emerging biopharma companies on the building blocks of a biotech startup than Allan Shaw. That's why we chose Shaw to help us kick off our Business of Biotech podcast series with an overview of the episodes to come. In addition to his work on the financial front lines of several biotechs, Shaw holds multiple board of director roles with startup biopharma firms, and he advises dozens more in his role as special adviser. On this episode, we'll preview the series and absorb Shaw's to-the-point, practical advice on winning finances, building a pitch, assembling a biotech all-star team, leaving the incubator, navigating early regulatory considerations, and a whole lot more. The Business Of Biotech is produced by BioProcess Online and brought to you with the support of Cytiva.

10. Dr. Randall Schatzman & The New Fundraising Norm 8/23/2020

    Dr. Randy Schatzman, CEO at Bolt Biotherapeutics, discusses how his company has adjusted to pandemic-related disruption on the fundraising trail without missing a beat. He walks us through the remote-fundraising strategy that landed Bolt's recent $93.5 million Series C financing round, and how the company is moving towards an IPO in spite of market, civil, and political tumult.