Ep 70 - Surviving & Thriving in Biotech: Playing The Long Game, with Dr. Maria L. Maccecchini

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Invisible Ink

Shubha K. Chakravarthy

84 episodes

1 week ago

Tired of startup fluff?

Invisible Ink cuts through the hype, bringing you power-packed conversations with investors and founders who've built the companies you admire.

Forget theory and buzzwords. This podcast is your all-access pass to the real strategies, the tough decisions, and the often unseen struggles that shape successful startups.

Each episode zooms in on the specifics of what it takes to get funded, demystifying the process and giving you actionable insights you can apply today.

Join us as we unpack the gritty details the hype machine misses, revealing the truth about what investors look for, the mistakes to avoid, and the actionable steps you can take to make your startup unstoppable.

Invisible Ink is more than just a podcast – it's your personal mentor in the world of funding. Tune in, level up, and turn your startup dream into a funded reality.

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Ep 70 - Surviving & Thriving in Biotech: Playing The Long Game, with Dr. Maria L. Maccecchini

Invisible Ink

51 minutes

7 months ago

Ep 70 - Surviving & Thriving in Biotech: Playing The Long Game, with Dr. Maria L. Maccecchini

In this captivating episode, we sit down with Maria L. Maccecchini, a force of nature in the world of biotech, to explore her inspiring journey from a Ph.D. scientist to a successful entrepreneur. Maria shares her passion for developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and the realities of navigating the complex terrain of funding, clinical trials, and FDA approvals.

Check out her fascinating journey across two continents founding a successful startup, her journey to wealth, and her subsequent decision to plunge back into the world of entrepreneurship. Check out her fascinating insights on:

How innovation works in pharma and why it matters to life sciences entrepreneurs
How success and wealth play out in life sciences and what it means to founders
The unexpected lessons from repeat entrepreneurship in life sciences
Why VC funding is challenging to raise in life sciences startups
How unexpected shocks from bad actors in the system can derail your startup, and how to tackle them
The nuts of bolts of getting FDA approval, and the factors that make it challenging
Why life sciences entrepreneurs decide to IPO
The challenges of being a public life sciences company CEO, and tips on handling the job
Personal lessons from a lifetime of curiosity and play that anyone can follow.

and much more!