Otello Stampacchia

Otello Stampacchia, founder of Omega Funds and former head of AlpInvest Partners, shares his insights on the fierce competition in the biopharma sector. He discusses the trend towards smaller biotech transactions while reflecting on his career journey from Europe to Boston. Otello draws intriguing parallels between biotech investment and Italian cooking, emphasizing community and collaboration as keys to innovation. He also addresses the emotional challenges of VC, the importance of relationships, and the nuanced trade-offs of relocating for career growth.