Federico Paoletti, PhD

Federico Paoletti, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Exogene, offers insights into his unconventional journey from academia to biotech entrepreneurship. He discusses the importance of a market-first approach, leveraging AI in personalized immunotherapy, and effective non-dilutive funding strategies. Federico shares lessons from a challenging fundraising trip, emphasizing the need for a broader platform vision. He explores the significance of mentorship and creative hiring to build a lean team, while dispelling myths about AI's role in drug discovery.