Conversations Conversations #18 - Celine Halioua
A conversation with CEO of Loyal, Celine Halioua—
Celine is the founder and CEO of Loyal for Dogs. Loyal is a company working to develop therapies that treat the underlying causes of aging in dogs. All in hopes of coming at the “human longevity” problem from a different, albeit furrier, angle.
Celine has a background in venture capital, neuroscience, and was once chief of staff to Laura Deming at the Longevity Fund before founding her own startup. Our conversation was as wide-ranging as the difference between a Golden Retriever and a Chihuahua.
We discussed what biotech is, how to build a biotech company, and what the benefits of increased funding in biotech would mean for the future of not just dogs, but humans.
Loyal recently completed its first clinical study and announced a $27 mil funding round.
We also talked about preventative and curative medicine, along with one of Celine’s main reasons why she is playing a part in spearheading the longevity fight, as well as the question of the importance and benefits of socialized healthcare.
We thank Celine for her time, research, and eclectic mind.
Enjoy the conversation, and until next time - Ad Astra!
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Timestamps:
- Celine’s eclectic and cosmopolitan international upbringing (02:44)
- Celine’s growth through academia, hardships, and hierarchies (07:44)
- Celine’s journey as Laura Deming’s Chief of Staff to founding a company of her own and looking for her own right-hand person (16:50)
- The difference between biotechnology and pharma (25:44)
- How I raised an $11M seed as a first-time, female, solo founder for a biotech moonshot (34:44)
- What is the goal and thesis of Loyal? (40:44)
- Help build a playbook for scientists becoming operators/startup founders, and become a 99th percentile operator myself (47:17)
- Celine’s philosophy on the relationship between animals & humans (56:14)
- Celine’s experience with different healthcare systems (59:04)
- Celine’s answer to the Overview Effect (01:04:06)
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More on Celine Halioua:
Celine’s Website: https://www.celinehh.com/
Celine’s Twitter: @celinehalioua
Loyal’s Website: https://loyalfordogs.com/
Loyal’s Twitter: @loyalfordogs
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