Empowering Future Biotech Leaders | Dr. Michelle Hoffmann, CBC

Mar 19, 2025

Dr. Michelle Hoffmann, Executive Director at the Chicago Biomedical Consortium, shares her transition from a molecular neuroscience PhD to biotech consulting. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and collaboration in bridging science and business. Dr. Hoffmann discusses the Entrepreneurial Fellows Program aimed at nurturing future biotech leaders and highlights Chicago's evolving biotech landscape. The conversation also addresses the need for diversity and operational experience in fostering innovation within the industry.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Navigating Academia to Biotech Consulting

02:32 • 22min

Navigating Biotech: Science Meets Strategy

24:49 • 7min

The Value of Operational Experience in Venture Capital

32:08 • 2min

Bridging Biotech: Chicago's Transformation

34:03 • 23min

Cultivating Biotech Leaders through Diversity and Innovation

56:59 • 17min

Passions Beyond Biotech: Television and Eclectic Reading

01:14:06 • 2min