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The Biotech Startups Podcast

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The Biotech Startups Podcast
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  • The Biotech Startups Podcast

    Don't Build Your Own Cathedral: The Hidden Cost of Lab Space | Philip Borden (4/4)

    10/09/2026 | 43 mins.
    Philip breaks down the hidden costs of traditional lab leases, from equipment maintenance and utilities to medical waste, freezer alarms, and unused square footage. He explains how flexible space can help emerging companies stay focused on milestones while preserving critical capital.
  • The Biotech Startups Podcast

    The Biotech Deal That Became a Leadership Crisis | Philip Borden (3/4)

    07/09/2026 | 30 mins.
    Philip Borden describes leaving Frazier Healthcare Partners for Harvard Business School, where the case method broadened his perspective beyond healthcare and investing. He explains why he returned to healthcare investing after graduation.
  • The Biotech Startups Podcast

    Cold Calling Your Way Into Venture Capital | Philip Borden (2/4)

    03/09/2026 | 21 mins.
    Philip Borden explains how realizing he did not want to pursue a PhD or spend his career at the lab bench led him toward venture capital. With a molecular biology degree, limited finance experience, and a list of biotech VC firms, he picked up the phone and cold-called his way into Frazier Healthcare in Seattle.
  • The Biotech Startups Podcast

    What Rural Indiana Can Teach Biotech Founders About Trust | Philip Borden (1/4)

    31/08/2026 | 17 mins.
    Philip Borden grew up in Plymouth, Indiana, in a family shaped by agriculture. He talks about his grandparents' farms, his father's work as an agricultural lender, and the early lessons he absorbed about local businesses and long-term relationships.
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    🧬 Making Lab Data Actionable Through Automation | Nathan Clark Rerelease (4/4)

    27/08/2026 | 34 mins.
    In this part of the podcast, Nathan Clark explains how Ganymede approaches data integration and automation in life sciences. He discusses why lab instruments and workflows require customized connectors, how a developer platform can help teams adapt integrations quickly, and why moving data online is only part of the challenge.
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About The Biotech Startups Podcast
The Biotech Startups Podcast by Excedr features weekly conversations with founders, scientists, and investors driving biotech innovation. Host Jon Chee dives into the challenges of building biotech startups, from pre-seed to IPO. New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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