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Why Silicon Valley is diving into biotech? 🧬 - The vision is grand: unraveling the mysteries of aging to extend life. Silicon Valley's tech magnates are venturing beyond digital frontiers, eyeing biotech as the new realm of innovation. The quest? To decipher the code of life itself. 🚀 - Life Extension: Ventures like Calico Life Sciences, spearheaded by tech giants, aim to understand aging to extend healthy lifespan. - Investor Spotlight: Sam Altman and others are investing heavily in biotech, marking a significant shift in investment trends. Tech-Bio Fusion: The melding of algorithmic and biological insights is not just a trend, it's a hopeful narrative to tackle global health challenges. As tech's algorithmic thinking collides with biotech’s cellular insights, a new era of innovation beckons. Are we on the brink of unlocking the elixir of extended life? 🤔 Let's up the discussion on our Discord server with fellow founders and investors. Link here: https://lnkd.in/dq-b3WEs #SiliconValley #Biotech #LifeExtension #InvestmentTrends #Innovation #HealthTech Raji Akileh, DO, Rishad Usmani, MD, Rizwan Shaik, MD, Mark November, Nicholas Tubach, David Hamilton Nichols, Bryan Talebi, Dr. Stephen G. Gray, Nikola Likov

I recently read this engaging article from Labiotech.eu discussing the increase of biotech startups and deep tech investments in Latin America. Traditionally, Latin America has shown to be lagging behind other countries in areas such as biotech and deep tech, mostly due to relatively low investment in such research by the government. Despite this, Latin America has great potential, and this is starting to be recognized by investors. Technology such as AI and climate tech will likely be at the foreground of this shift. There are still some challenges and setbacks to overcome. Make sure to read the full article, which I've linked here- https://lnkd.in/grch-gXe #garage2global #biotechnology #foleyforward #foleyignite #deeptech #techlaw #latinamerica #climatetech Foley & Lardner LLP, Louis Lehot, Natasha Allen, Eric Chow, Brandee Diamond

#biotech and #deeptech in #latinamerica have lagged #investments in the region. Are #venturecapitalists ready to take the space in a 2nd wave of investment rounds in #latam ? #biotechnology #foleyforward #foleyignite #deeptech #techlaw #latinamerica #climatetech

Join in and learn more about investing in #lifescience #startups Identifying and Evaluating Life Science Innovation for Investment.  Wednesday, February 28th at 11:00 AM CT via Zoom VIC Tech

Ventures ✨ w/ Alexis Borisy & Christoph Lengauer - Co-Founders @ Curie.Bio Join us on the BIOS Podcast for an enlightening conversation with Alexis Borisy and Christoph Lengauer, the pioneering co-founders of Curie Bio, as we explore the remarkable journeys that led them from the lab to the forefront of biotech entrepreneurship and venture capital. Dive deep into their stories, from Alexis's transition from chemistry scholar to biotech entrepreneur, to Christoph's balancing act between academia and industry, and discover the passion and vision behind Curie Bio. This episode not only sheds light on their individual paths but also delves into the innovative Curie model designed to revolutionize how therapeutics companies are launched. Learn about the strategic diligence process that separates signal from noise, the thoughtful approach to supporting portfolio companies, and the exciting future technologies that have Alexis and Christoph are excited to scale. Whether you're a founder, an investor, or simply fascinated by the intersection of technology and biology, this conversation offers unique insights into navigating the biotech landscape, building successful companies, and the exciting opportunities at the frontier of bio-innovation. Watch the full episode here: https://buff.ly/4071n3M #CurieBio #BiotechInnovation #VentureCapital #DrugDiscovery #TechBio #Entrepreneurship #LifeSciences #BiotechStartups #FutureOfHealthcare

We're thrilled to present a panel discussion at Keiretsu Forum focusing on the latest MedTech and life sciences trends. Accredited investors, this is your chance to engage with industry insiders and gain valuable insights. #KeiretsuForum #VentureCapital #MedTechInnovation

We're thrilled to present a panel discussion at Keiretsu Forum focusing on the latest MedTech and life sciences trends. Accredited investors, this is your chance to engage with industry insiders and gain valuable insights. #KeiretsuForum #VentureCapital #MedTechInnovation

We often hear that diversity is a strength. 💡 IONATE is a perfect example of it. I had a truly inspiring talk with Luca, on a mission to transform electricity grids and inspire women in tech with tangible products and actions! 🎤 Tune into our new InnoStation episode: IONATE

The value of a biotech ecosystem is sometimes more than the sum of pharma, biotech, academic labs, service providers, experts and money. ➡ The last #Meet2Win congress on #oncology was an opportunity to hear pitches from start-ups and entrepreneurs. During one roundtable discussion, entrepreneurs from different ecosystems shared their experiences and the added value of their respective environments. One comment from Etienne Laurent, CEO of MISO Chip Inc, stood out. The recent downturn in the capital market for biotech companies was also an opportunity for MISO Chip to acquire high quality materials from defunct companies at a lower price. When we hear about companies closing their doors or laying off staff, we focus on the bad news and the reasons that led to this situation. But we forget that there is always opportunities for survivors to acquire materials, but also to hire experienced professionals. And how many of today's successful companies started out as redundancies? 💪 So let's build a resilient ecosystem. ❓ Do you know what makes a strong ecosystem ? 💡 Research #collaboration and #R&D - Contact ChemBioFrance for your next collaborative program in #drugdiscovery and get acces to the French National Chemical Library. ➕ More information on this roundtable discussion, please check this post : https://lnkd.in/eEDcNnwr #Healthcare #ecosystem #cluster #entrepreneurship

We're thrilled to present a panel discussion at Keiretsu Forum focusing on the latest MedTech and life sciences trends. Accredited investors, this is your chance to engage with industry insiders and gain valuable insights. #KeiretsuForum #VentureCapital #MedTechInnovation