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Life Science Talent Talks

Life Science Talent Ecosystem
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Artificial Intelligence
Black Swans Exist
Novo Nordisk
Mmimetika Biosciences
Health Tech Hub Copenhagen
Bright
Danish BIO
Immunordic
Bioinnovation Institute
Health Tech Pathways
Life Science
Entrepreneurship
Life Science Talent Talks
Novo Nordisk Foundation

We want to build a community to inspire life science professionals and leaders through talent talks and organized events. Share knowledge across the life science community through personal stories of their journey. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: Take part in shaping this community by sharing your feedback, questions or ideas. This you can... more

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In this podcast episode on turning research into societal value, host Søren Spanner Bach is joined by co-host Per Christensen of Black Swans Exist and guest Morten Engsbye, CEO of Danish BIO (Dansk Biotek) - the industry association representing over... more

In this episode, Luuk van der Wielen, Head of BRIGHT (Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition), joins Søren Spanner Bach and Per Christensen from Black Swans Exist in collaboration with Life Science Talent Ta... more

In this podcast episode on turning research into societal value, host Søren is joined by co-host Per Christensen of Black Swans Exist and guest Jesper Grønbæk, CEO and founder of the nonprofit Health Tech Hub Copenhagen (supported by the Danish Indus... more

In this episode, Jens Nielsen, CEO of BioInnovation Institute, joins Søren and Per Christensen from Black Swans Exist to share how Denmark built one of the world’s leading life science startup ecosystems - and how that model is now being expanded int... more

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Morten Engsbye
CEO of Danish BIO, industry association for biotech in Denmark
Danish BIO
Episode: E69 #Ecosystem Builders "Denmark's Biotech Potential: Innovation Gaps, Capital Challenges & National Frameworks" with Morten Engsbye
Pierre Christensen
Co-founder of Black Swans Exist, supports life science ecosystem with talent
Black Swans Exist
Episode: E68 #Ecosystem Builders "Turning Great Science into Green Impact: BRIGHT’s Mission, Model, and European Playbook” with Luuk van der Wielen
Luuk van der Wielen
Head of Bright, Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition
Bright, Novo Nordisk Foundation
Episode: E68 #Ecosystem Builders "Turning Great Science into Green Impact: BRIGHT’s Mission, Model, and European Playbook” with Luuk van der Wielen
Jesper Grønbæk
CEO and founder of Health Tech Hub Copenhagen
Health Tech Hub Copenhagen
Episode: E67 #Ecosystem Builders "Scaling Health Tech: Funding, Traction & Faster EU Approval" with Jesper Grønbæk
Jens Nielsen
CEO of the BioInnovation Institute (BII)
BioInnovation Institute (BII)
Episode: E66 #Ecosystem Builders "From excellent research to real-world impact" with Jens Nielsen
Emil Arvedsen
Co-founder of Immunordic
Immunordic
Episode: E64 #StartupStory "Building Biotech from Scratch: The Immunordic Journey" with Emil Arvedsen & Jannik Faliu
Jannik Faliu
Co-founder of Immunordic
Immunordic
Episode: E64 #StartupStory "Building Biotech from Scratch: The Immunordic Journey" with Emil Arvedsen & Jannik Faliu
Marcelina Dutkiewicz
CEO and founder of Efficiency Tactics, advisory and training for life sciences
Efficiency Tactics
Episode: E63 #Leadership “Future-Ready Leadership In The Era Of AI” with Marcelina Dutkiewicz
Rahmad Akbar
Senior data scientist in antibody design
Novo Nordisk
Episode: E62 #StartupStory “AI-Driven Antibody Design: A Journey from Academia to Industry” with Rahmad Akbar Senior data scientist at Novo Nordisk

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Søren Spanner-Bach
Host of Life Science Talent Talks
Per Christensen
Co-host, Managing Director of Black Swans Exist
Nehar Mortuza
Co-host / Host of Life Science Talent Talks

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Filling a gap in the Nordic life science ecosystem

    Thanks. This is a great podcast. Keep them coming and see how far you can take it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pinotas
    Denmark3 years ago
  • Hornest and enlightening contribution

    I really enjoyed your podcast which gives some good refections and inspiration!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Signe VHP
    Denmark3 years ago

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Great demos of Nordic life science ecosystem growth and collaboration.

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E64 #StartupStory "Building Biotech from Scratch: The Immunordic Journey" with Emil Arvedsen & Jannik Faliu
Q: How did you fund the early stages before major investors came on board?
A year of self-funded experiments, renting a shared lab space, and then securing InnoFounder funding which allowed full-time commitment.
E64 #StartupStory "Building Biotech from Scratch: The Immunordic Journey" with Emil Arvedsen & Jannik Faliu
Q: When did you decide to pivot to an in silico approach?
After testing wet-lab libraries and realizing scalability limits, and recognizing that higher-quality data and open-source AI tools had matured, making a computational approach viable and timely.
E64 #StartupStory "Building Biotech from Scratch: The Immunordic Journey" with Emil Arvedsen & Jannik Faliu
Q: What was the first big hurdle in getting Immunordic off the ground?
Securing lab space and equipment without heavy funding, leveraging university facilities and later the Symbiont CP Labs, and validating the concept with early, hands-on experiments while keeping costs under control.
E64 #StartupStory "Building Biotech from Scratch: The Immunordic Journey" with Emil Arvedsen & Jannik Faliu
Q: When did the idea for Immunordic first crystallize for you both?
The idea crystallized during a bar brainstorming session where Emil and Jannik wrote down a rough concept, recognizing a clear market need for easier access to nanobodies and a path to commercialize that capability.
E63 #Leadership “Future-Ready Leadership In The Era Of AI” with Marcelina Dutkiewicz
Q: What role do senior leaders and boards play in AI transformation?
Senior leaders must lead by example, support upskilling, and secure a clear strategy and budget. Boards should be upskilled and may seek external sparring to guide governance and strategic decisions around AI adoption.

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What is Life Science Talent Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on how to build and scale life sciences ecosystems, with a focus on translating research into startups, funding mechanisms, and cross-border collaboration in Europe. Episodes frequently explore topics like biotech policy, translational science, university–industry partnerships, and practical pathways for startups to commercialize innovations—from AI-driven biotech to health-tech enablement. Noteworthy angles include ecosystem orchestration, public–private partnerships, and the Nordic and European context for funding and regulation, giving listeners actionable insights for founders, investors, and corporate innovators looking to accelerate translational impact.

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1. Morten Engsbye
2. Pierre Christensen
3. Luuk van der Wielen
4. Jesper Grønbæk
5. Jens Nielsen
6. Emil Arvedsen
7. Jannik Faliu
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