The Founder Hour Noubar Afeyan | Co-Founder of Moderna & CEO of Flagship Pioneering
Aug 9, 2022
Noubar Afeyan, Co-Founder of Moderna & CEO of Flagship Pioneering, discusses growing up in war-torn Lebanon, the purpose behind his work in developing healthcare innovations, the challenges of developing mRNA technology, philanthropy and supporting refugees, the concept of making leaps of faith, and the influence of family and belief systems on success.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Growing Up in Lebanon: War, Resilience, and Entrepreneurship
02:29 • 26min
Entrepreneurship and the Purpose Behind Their Work
28:53 • 22min
Developing mRNA Technology and Responding to a Global Pandemic
50:32 • 9min
Involvement in Companies and Motivation for Innovation and Impact
59:48 • 4min
Creating a Bridge to a Better Future: Philanthropy and Supporting Refugees
01:03:59 • 4min
Exploring the Concept of Making Leaps of Faith
01:07:33 • 2min
Reflecting on Family, Belief Systems, and Inspiration
01:09:05 • 4min