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Raising Biotech

Surani Fernando
Biotechnology
Clinical Trials
Women's Health
Reproductive Medicine
Fertility Treatments
Infertility
IVF
Medical Innovation
Biotech
Glp-1
Depression
Veradermics
Xenotransplantation
Genentech
Biotech Investments
Xaira Therapeutics
Journalism
European Biotech
Minoxidil
Androgenetic Alopecia

A narrative podcast series hosted by journalist Surani Fernando that goes beyond the headlines to explore how biotech companies are really built — from bold ideas and impressive fundraises to the science that could reshape healthcare. Surani speaks with founders, CEOs, investors, and experts to uncover origin stories, company missions, and the challenges of bringing ambitious discoveries to market... more

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In this episode, Surani takes a deep dive with experts into biotechs hottest new hype cycle -- GLP-1s. Over the past couple years, biotech investing has felt like it’s entering a new gravitational field, with GLP-1s at the center. Once a niche diabet... more

In this episode, Surani speaks with George Magrath, CEO of Opus Genetics, about the realities of leading a public biotech company through a major strategic pivot and intense market scrutiny. Opus Genetics emerged from a 2024 reverse merger between Na... more

In this episode, we focus on the personal journey of Sheila Gujrathi, a physician turned biotech builder whose career spans medicine, big pharma, rapid IPOs, and billion dollar exits. We explore what it takes to raise biotech across cycles, from earl... more

In this early-January episode, we slow things down, and reflect...

Today’s episode is a replay from the Raising Biotech archive — a conversation originally recorded in November 2023 with eGenesis, a company working at the frontier of xenotransplanta... more

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William Ho
CEO of Biotech In8bio; former venture investor and equity research analyst
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Episode: S4, E4: The Weight of the Moment: How GLP-1s are Rewiring Biotech Investing, Expert Analysis
Jakob Dupont
Executive Partner at Sofinnova Investments; veteran VC
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Stephanie Sirota
Partner and Chief Business Officer at RTW Investments; investor
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Episode: S4, E4: The Weight of the Moment: How GLP-1s are Rewiring Biotech Investing, Expert Analysis
George Magrath
CEO of Opus Genetics
Opus Genetics
Episode: S4, E3: Inside Opus Genetics’ Pivot – Skepticism, Proxy Fights and a Comeback, with CEO George Magrath
Sheila Gujrathi
A seasoned expert in the biotech field, co-founder and former CEO of Gossamer Bio.
Gossamer Bio
Episode: S4, E2: From Medicine to IPOs - Dr Sheila Gujrathi on Raising Biotech Against the Odds
Dr. Reid Waldman
CEO of Veradermics
Veradermics
Episode: S3, E6: Veradermics puts hair loss back on the investor agenda with $150 million Series C - with CEO Dr Reid Waldman and InThought's Julie Hoggatt
Julie Hoggatt
Senior Principal at InThought Research
InThought Research
Episode: S3, E6: Veradermics puts hair loss back on the investor agenda with $150 million Series C - with CEO Dr Reid Waldman and InThought's Julie Hoggatt
Patrick Frei
CEO and founder of Venture Valuation
Venture Valuation
Episode: S3, E5: Special Analysis: What's going on with European Biotech? - Reporting from BioEurope in Vienna
Jean Marie Duval
CEO of ReproNovo, focused on developing innovative solutions in reproductive health
ReproNovo
Episode: S3, E4: ReproNovo’s strategic trash-to-treasure bet on fertility and reproductive health - with CEO Jean Marie Duval

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Surani Fernando
Host of Raising Biotech; journalist who covers biotech leadership, funding, and industry dynamics.

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S4, E2: From Medicine to IPOs - Dr Sheila Gujrathi on Raising Biotech Against the Odds
Q: What was it like to have that switch and the pressure being a publicly listed company?
Sheila described the differences between being a private and public company leader, emphasizing the increased scrutiny but also the easier access to capital in public markets.
S4, E2: From Medicine to IPOs - Dr Sheila Gujrathi on Raising Biotech Against the Odds
Q: Tell me about your childhood. Where did you grow up and your parents' sort of relationship and that sort of history?
Sheila discussed her upbringing in a typical immigrant household in New Jersey, highlighting the influence of her physician parents on her career aspirations.
S3, E3: AltruBio’s Cinderella story from bankruptcy talks to a $225M Series B to tackle autoimmune diseases - with CEO Dr Judy Chou
Q: What drove you to continue developing the first generation antibody despite pressure to focus solely on the new generation?
The proof of concept showing its potential in terminal diseases motivated me to keep the trial alive for further validation.
S3, E3: AltruBio’s Cinderella story from bankruptcy talks to a $225M Series B to tackle autoimmune diseases - with CEO Dr Judy Chou
Q: Can you describe your key takeaways from the process of raising funds and gaining investor confidence?
Building strong relationships and being transparent with investors were crucial for gaining their trust and support.

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A narrative, journalist-driven series that explores how biotech companies are built—from bold ideas and fundraising to the science that could reshape healthcare. Conversations typically center on founder journeys, investor dynamics, market skepticism, and the strategic pivots that drive biotech innovation from concept to patient impact. Across episodes, listeners get a front-row view of fundraising milestones, regulatory hurdles, leadership decisions, and the human stories behind breakthroughs. The show often features CEOs, founders, and investors, plus analysts and experts who provide market context and analytical depth. A standout pattern is the blend of candid startup storytelling with practical lessons for navigating public markets, par... more

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2. Jakob Dupont
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5. Sheila Gujrathi
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