Bob Nelsen
Co-founder and managing director of Arch Venture Partners, influential biotech venture capitalist known for founding and funding companies across gene therapy, AI-enabled biotech, and early-stage ventures.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 8min
384: Live from the JP Morgan conference, a sit-down with Novo Nordisk's CEO and VC Bob Nelsen
Mike Doustdar, the new CEO of Novo Nordisk, shares insights on his first months at the helm, focusing on the challenge of reclaiming market share in obesity treatments. He discusses a patient-first acquisition strategy and Novo’s recent $10B bid for Metsera. Venture capitalist Bob Nelsen reflects on the importance of relationships in biotech at the J.P. Morgan conference, advocating for faster FDA approvals and the integration of AI in healthcare. Both guests offer exciting glimpses into the future of biotech and the evolving landscape of patient care.
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Jan 11, 2026 • 1h 15min
Episode 32: ARCH Venture Partners' Bob Nelsen
Bob Nelsen, co-founder of ARCH Venture Partners, shares his journey from Walla Walla to the heights of biotech investment. He discusses the vital role of risk-taking in American innovation and contrasts the adventurous spirit of tech with biotech's conservativism. Nelsen emphasizes AI's potential to revolutionize diagnostics and urges for regulatory reforms to speed up human trials. He also reveals ARCH's strategy of backing hungry founders over traditional pharma execs and highlights their commitment to impactful science over profit.
