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In this final part of our conversation with Stavros, founder and CEO of TileDB, we explore the challenges and opportunities in transforming data management within the life sciences sector. Stavros discusses how smaller organizations often lag behind in adopting innovative solutions due to lack of awareness and reliance on existing tools, while larger companies like big pharma are more proactive in seeking advanced technologies.

Stavros highlights the importance of behavioral change in technology adoption, emphasizing that companies should focus on their core competencies rather than building infrastructure. He draws parallels with AWS, which revolutionized server management by allowing companies to focus on their products rather than infrastructure. The conversation also touches on the moral obligation of life sciences companies to optimize efficiency, given the impact on human lives.

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Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore: http://soloway.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/46715502/Crossing-The-Chasm.pdf

Azure (Microsoft's cloud computing service): https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/

MIT: https://www.mit.edu/

TileDB: https://tiledb.com/

AWS (Amazon Web Services): https://aws.amazon.com/

Millipore Sigma: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/

Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/

PlayStation: https://www.playstation.com/

Jake Glanville: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobglanville

Jeff Bezos: https://x.com/jeffbezos?lang=en

00:00 Intro

01:10 Discussion on working with smaller companies and scalable products

02:16 Stavros explains how TileDB can replace solution architects

05:07 Discussion on freeing up resources for high ROI initiatives

06:22 Stavros highlights the difficulty of behavioral changes in adopting new technologies

10:16 Jon reflects on the importance of valuing time in life sciences

12:57 Introduction of TileDB's new product, Carrara

18:16 Discussion on meeting users where they are with Carrara

20:06 Stavros shares his vision for TileDB's future adoption

23:30 Jon expresses enthusiasm for TileDB's impact on health outcomes

26:15 Shoutouts to supporters and team members

29:32 Advice to his 21-year-old self

30:30 Outro

The Biotech Startups Podcast gives you a front-row seat to the business and science of building a biotech. Hosted by Jon Chee, CEO of Excedr, the show features honest conversations with founders, execs, and investors about their work, their companies, and how they got there. From scientific breakthroughs to startup lessons, each episode explores what it really takes to grow a life science company—from pre-seed to IPO.