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Building The YC of Biotech with Zach Weinberg

Origins - Inside Venture Capital, Hosted by a GP and an LP

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Navigating Biotech's High-Stakes Landscape

This chapter explores the distinctive challenges and complexities of the biotech industry compared to software startups, particularly the need for a skilled foundational team and the financial implications of hiring top talent. It discusses innovative strategies for biotech funding and recruitment, emphasizing the importance of a scalable model that integrates shared services and venture capital. The conversation also highlights the significant risks associated with drug development and the value of external creativity in generating innovative biotech ideas.

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