Miroslav Gasparek is a PhD candidate in engineering science at Oxford University. He’s also a venture fellow at Civilisation ventures, and part of the steering committee at the European Union SynBio society. 

Miro’s research lies at the intersection of SynBio, control theory and data-driven control methods like reinforcement learning. He’s interested in the practical applications of SynBio, its wider impact and providing solutions to real-life problems. As well as understanding how meaningful and live-saving innovations get to the market.

Topics explored in this week's episode:

-How does a life scientist get interested in Venture Capital?

-How to formally analyse an investment opportunity in Synthetic Biology

-Why are there more challenges for raising capital for SynBio companies in Europe when compared to the US?

-Miro’s research journey as well as Fellowship experience at Newton Ventures and Civilisation Ventures.

Miro's website: https://www.miroslavgasparek.com/pages/about.html