In this episode of Vision to Venture, we sit down with Eswar Iyer, CEO and Co-founder of Aikium Inc., a startup transforming drug discovery at the intersection of synthetic biology and AI. Eswar shares his unconventional journey from molecular biology to launching a biotech company, and the principles that guide his deep-tech startup. We explore why data quality is critical for unlocking machine learning in biotech, and why resilience, curiosity, and execution matter more than credentials. Whether you're into biotech, AI, or founder stories, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.