Beginner's Mind
#57: Jaromír Zahrádka - Bridging Science and Business in the European Life Science Eco-System
In this episode, I have a conversation with Jaromir Zahradka and we will talk about early-stage investments in DeepTech Life Science companies.
He has 5+ years of C-level experience and has been engaged in 8 Biotech spin-offs. He built a unique network within CE institutions and TTOs and has deep scientific and licensing market expertise with over 20 licensing deals worth more than USD 500m.
Jaromír was a co-founder of i&i Prague, a biotechnology incubator.
In this episode, we will talk about
- Early-stage investments in a deep tech company
- The complexity of spinning out technology from research organizations and
- The venture capital situation in Europe
- and much more
I hope you enjoy the conversation the same way I did.
Who is the Expert in the show?
Shownotes: https://lsg2g.substack.com/p/57-bridging-science-and-business
Video to the Episode: https://youtu.be/HJ_81X-yqz0
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:43) Start of The Episode
(02:55) A New Fund In Town – I&I Biotech Fund
(04:40) Investment Area of i&I Biotech Fund
(06:15) How is it to found a life science fund?
(09:12) What are the challenges in raising a life science fund?
(13:25) A Fund is Teamwork
(16:06) The Life Science R&D Eco-System in Prague
(28:45) Top Level Expertise at the IOCB in Prague
(31:09) The Role of Tech Transfer Offices in the Value Chain
(39:31) How to Turn Science Into Business
(55:20) The Role of Capital in Deep Tech Life Science
(01:02:50) The Development of Talent – A Key Success Factor
(01:06:30) The perspective of Long Term Investment Funds
(01:12:15) How Can the European Deep Tech Investment Eco-System Evolve Better?
(01:19:00) Cross-Sector and International Collaborations in Europe
(01:22:30) What is the First Step Towards Turning Science into Products and Businesses?
Podcast Links:
Podcast Website: https://www.lifescienceget2gether.com/
Podcast Community: https://lsg2g.substack.com/
Community Partner: https://linktr.ee/lsg2g
Christian Soschner: https://linktr.ee/soschner
LSG2G Twitter: https://twitter.com/LGet2gether
LSG2G Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-get2gether
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Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
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In this episode, I have a conversation with Jaromir Zahradka and we will talk about early-stage investments in DeepTech Life Science companies.
He has 5+ years of C-level experience and has been engaged in 8 Biotech spin-offs. He built a unique network within CE institutions and TTOs and has deep scientific and licensing market expertise with over 20 licensing deals worth more than USD 500m.
Jaromír was a co-founder of i&i Prague, a biotechnology incubator.
In this episode, we will talk about
- Early-stage investments in a deep tech company
- The complexity of spinning out technology from research organizations and
- The venture capital situation in Europe
- and much more
I hope you enjoy the conversation the same way I did.
Who is the Expert in the show?
Shownotes: https://lsg2g.substack.com/p/57-bridging-science-and-business
Video to the Episode: https://youtu.be/HJ_81X-yqz0
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:43) Start of The Episode
(02:55) A New Fund In Town – I&I Biotech Fund
(04:40) Investment Area of i&I Biotech Fund
(06:15) How is it to found a life science fund?
(09:12) What are the challenges in raising a life science fund?
(13:25) A Fund is Teamwork
(16:06) The Life Science R&D Eco-System in Prague
(28:45) Top Level Expertise at the IOCB in Prague
(31:09) The Role of Tech Transfer Offices in the Value Chain
(39:31) How to Turn Science Into Business
(55:20) The Role of Capital in Deep Tech Life Science
(01:02:50) The Development of Talent – A Key Success Factor
(01:06:30) The perspective of Long Term Investment Funds
(01:12:15) How Can the European Deep Tech Investment Eco-System Evolve Better?
(01:19:00) Cross-Sector and International Collaborations in Europe
(01:22:30) What is the First Step Towards Turning Science into Products and Businesses?
Podcast Links:
Podcast Website: https://www.lifescienceget2gether.com/
Podcast Community: https://lsg2g.substack.com/
Community Partner: https://linktr.ee/lsg2g
Christian Soschner: https://linktr.ee/soschner
LSG2G Twitter: https://twitter.com/LGet2gether
LSG2G Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-get2gether
Podcast Episodes: http
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Join the Podcast Newsletter: Link