Dr. Massimo Alberti is the CEO and co-founder of REVIVO BioSystems. In this episode, Dr. Alberti shares valuable insights into the process of spinning off a technology from an academic setting. He discusses the genesis of REVIVO BioSystems, the development of their innovative 4D human tissue models, and the pivotal role of perseverance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and client feedback in shaping REVIVO BioSystems' trajectory. Aspiring biomedical entrepreneurs and young scientists will find inspiration in Dr. Alberti's entrepreneurial journey, along with actionable advice for navigating the transition from academia to startup.
Host: Jessie Wong
Editors: Jessie Wong, John Joson Ng
The show notes and transcripts for the episode can be found on
nucleatesingapore.substack.com. For feedback or recommendations on who we should talk to next, please reach out to Joson Ng via johnjoson.n@nucleate.org.
01:07 Introduction
04:52 What REVIVO BioSystems offers
09:13 Challenges and triumphs of early development
11:08 Navigating the investment landscape
24:02 Overcoming regulatory hurdles and industry standards
32:51 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs