Ali Pashazadeh, a surgeon-turned-healthcare investment banker, shares his unique insights into the biotech sector. He discusses his career shift, emphasizing the blend of medical knowledge with business acumen. Pashazadeh tackles the common challenges biotech firms face, from investor pressures to regulatory hurdles, highlighting the crucial role of internal alignment and transparency. He also addresses the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership during tough investment decisions and advocates for better clinical trial disclosure to enhance patient outcomes.