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How to Start 40 Companies (and Counting)
May 16, 2024
Renowned entrepreneur Robert Langer discusses his journey of co-founding numerous companies and overcoming obstacles in bioengineering. He highlights pioneering work in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and the development of innovative medical technologies. From starting 40 companies to advancing research in neurological diseases, the podcast explores the transformative impact of Langer's groundbreaking innovations.
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- Robert Langer leveraged platform technologies and patents to commercialize bioengineering research into impactful clinical treatments.
- Collaboration, persistence, and novel engineering approaches are key to getting discoveries from the lab into the world.
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Robert Langer's Pursuit of Innovation
Robert Langer faced early career struggles but persisted in pursuing groundbreaking work in bioengineering, collaborating with Judah Folkman to revolutionize drug delivery in cancer treatment. Overcoming skepticism and resistance, Langer's engineering approach led to the development of nanoparticles for drug delivery, demonstrating success in inhibiting blood vessels and advancing medical treatment.
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