Journey from Academia to Biotech Entrepreneurship

Explore the transition of an individual from academia to entrepreneurship in the biotech industry, detailing their path from dropping out of a PhD program to founding multiple biotech companies. Dive into the motivation behind creating Foundation Medicine, the challenges faced in genomic profiling for cancer patients, and the strategic collaboration with Flatiron leading to acquisition by Roche. Reflect on the differences between software and therapeutics startups, the evolution of biotech entrepreneurship, and the impact of technology on accessibility and efficiency in starting new ventures.