
The NextGen VC Podcast is the premier podcast for forward-thinking venture capitalists eager to dive in and sharpen their skills. It unpacks the opportunities, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping life sciences investing today, and is curated by Wilson Sonsini and LaunchBio with hosts Michael Hostetler and Jen Fang. Email the show: questions@launchbio.org Learn about in-person NextGen VC events: ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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What does neuroscience have to do with venture capital? Quite a bit, according to Jason Pitts.
In this episode of the NextGen VC podcast, Mike Hostetler and Jen Fang sit down with Jason, Principal at General Atlantic, to talk about the winding path ... more
Jen and Mike sit down with Dr. Suman Rao, Principal at Lumira Ventures, to discuss her path from academic science to healthcare venture capital and why she believes the best investors lead with mission before money.
Rao shares Lumira’s approach to i... more
What does it actually take to turn an idea into a biotech company?
Aimee Raleigh, PhD, Principal at Atlas Venture, joins Mike and Jen as she walks through how companies get built before they’re even companies. From evaluating early science to formin... more
What does it take to go from performing reconstructive plastic surgeries at Harvard to becoming a managing partner at one of biotech's most focused venture firms? Rich Gaster, Managing Partner at venBio Partners, joins Mike and Jen to trace a career ... more
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The episodes center on biotech startup-building, venture investing, and cross-border biotech dynamics, with a strong emphasis on practical diligence, portfolio strategy, and founder support. Guests range from biotech investors and operators to cross-border fund leaders, sharing lessons on evaluating early-stage science, navigating regulatory landscapes, and assembling teams that can scale science into durable companies. Noteworthy threads include data-driven decision making, the balance between openness and IP protection, and the human side of venture—patient advocacy, mentorship, and founder-friendly financing options like equipment leasing and non-dilutive funding. The show often pairs technical rigor with real-world entrepreneurship, mak... more
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