In a world where VCs drive innovation comes a new podcast designed to keep you at the forefront of the ever evolving world of biotech investing. Introducing the NextGen VC Podcast – Empowering Venture Capital Associates, your passport to the dynamic world of life science investing.
The NextGen VC Podcast unpacks the opportunities, challenges and breakthroughs shaping life sciences investing and is curated by Wilson Sonsini and LaunchBio with hosts Michael Hostetler and Jennifer Fang. Each episode features interviews with seasoned venture capitalists, successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Listeners will gain wisdom from these experiences and learn how the pros have navigated challenges, made strategic decisions and achieved remarkable success.
Episode 1 features Neena Kadaba, entrepreneur in residence at Apple Tree Partners. She shares her journey from studying chemistry at MIT to becoming a venture capitalist in the biotech industry. Neena discusses her initial attraction to science, her experience as a Kauffman Fellow, and her role at Apple Tree Partners, a life science venture fund that creates biotech companies to translate emerging science into new therapies. Neena emphasizes the importance of curiosity, communication, and building a network in the world of venture capital. She also shares insights into dealing with challenges and struggles in startups, from financing to team management. The podcast offers valuable advice and a glimpse into the evolving landscape of biotech investing.
Juliana Campbell
jcampbell@wsgr.comBased in the SOMA and San Diego offices, Mike Hostetler provides strategic IP counseling to growth enterprises in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology, and information technology industries.
Jennifer helps innovative start-ups grow into successful enterprises by providing counsel to the founders, management teams, and boards.