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Raising Biotech

Surani Fernando
Biotechnology
Clinical Trials
Women's Health
Reproductive Medicine
Fertility Treatments
Infertility
IVF
Medical Innovation
Biotech
Compass Pathways
Glp-1
Depression
Veradermics
Xenotransplantation
Genentech
Sofinnova Investments
Synchron
Brain-Computer Interface
Biotech Investments
Xaira Therapeutics

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 July summer episode, we slow things down again and revisit a conversation from the Raising Biotech archive.

Today's episode is a replay from November 2023, featuring Synchron, a company developing implantable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs)... more

In this special Investor Spotlight edition of Raising Biotech, Surani sits down with Dr. Jakob Dupont, Executive Partner at Sofinnova Investments, to explore one of the most unusual career trajectories in biotech. Before becoming a venture investor, ... more

In this episode, Surani explores one of biotech’s most controversial and ambitious frontiers: psychedelic medicine.

At the center of the story is Compass Pathways, the London-based biotech attempting to bring synthetic psilocybin through the modern ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Tom Oxley
Founder and CEO, Synchron
Synchron
Episode: S4, E7: From the Archive – Revisiting Synchron and Brain-Computer Interfaces, 2 Years Later
Elad Levy
Director of Rehabilitation Innovation
Mount Sinai Health System
Episode: S4, E7: From the Archive – Revisiting Synchron and Brain-Computer Interfaces, 2 Years Later
David Petrino
Director of Rehabilitation Innovation
Mount Sinai Health System
Episode: S4, E7: From the Archive – Revisiting Synchron and Brain-Computer Interfaces, 2 Years Later
Kurt Hagstrom
Chief Commercial Officer
Synchron
Episode: S4, E7: From the Archive – Revisiting Synchron and Brain-Computer Interfaces, 2 Years Later
Jakob Dupont
Executive Partner, Sofinnova Investments
Sofinnova Investments
Episode: S4, E6: Investor Spotlight: From Cancer Physician to Biotech Investor, with Dr Jakob Dupont of Sofinnova Investments
Kabir Nath
CEO of Compass Pathways since 2022
Compass Pathways
Episode: S4, E5: Compass Pathways and the Quest to Bring Psychedelics to Psychiatry, with CEO Kabir Nath and Prof David Nutt
David Nutt
Renowned neuro-psychopharmacologist, Professor at Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Episode: S4, E5: Compass Pathways and the Quest to Bring Psychedelics to Psychiatry, with CEO Kabir Nath and Prof David Nutt
William Ho
CEO of Biotech In8bio; former venture investor and equity research analyst
Biotech In8bio
Episode: S4, E4: The Weight of the Moment: How GLP-1s are Rewiring Biotech Investing, Expert Analysis
Stephanie Sirota
Partner and Chief Business Officer at RTW Investments; investor
RTW Investments
Episode: S4, E4: The Weight of the Moment: How GLP-1s are Rewiring Biotech Investing, Expert Analysis

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Surani Fernando
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S4, E7: From the Archive – Revisiting Synchron and Brain-Computer Interfaces, 2 Years Later
Q: What makes Synchron's approach to BCI different from other implantable BCIs?
Synchron uses a transvascular delivery via the brain's vascular system, avoiding skull-opening craniotomy, which aims to be safer and more scalable, even if it may access slightly less neural data compared to invasive approaches. This design choice shapes the risk-benefit profile and subsequent regulatory and payer considerations.
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-driven series that examines how biotech startups are built, funded, and scaled, through conversations with founders, CEOs, investors, and domain experts. Across episodes, the show traces founder journeys from research bench to boardroom, dives into fundraising dynamics, regulatory and clinical hurdles, and the strategic decisions shaping portfolio companies and therapeutic programs. Notable throughlines include the impact of patient advocacy, the influence of major investors and market forces on biotech timing and valuation, and the evolving landscape of drug development—from niche indications to wide-spread therapies. The show frequently highlights lessons from leadership, governance, and the long arc from science to patient im... more

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