Extraordinary leaps need solid foundations, part 1, w/Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel

Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, shares insights from his journey in pioneering mRNA vaccines. He discusses the importance of managing risk in biotech, revealing how a culture of calculated risk-taking was crucial for Moderna's success amidst skepticism. Bancel recounts transformative moments in Moderna's inception, linking them to challenges faced during the Apollo 11 mission. He also emphasizes the significance of communication and collaboration in shaping company culture, which drove their innovative response to the COVID-19 pandemic.