🎧 Welcome to another powerful episode of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! In episode 73, we’re joined by Dr. Karen Eisinger, a cancer biologist with over two decades of research experience, now CEO of the cutting-edge biotech startup SyzOnc.
🔹 About This Episode: We explore Dr. Eisinger’s journey from leading a lab at UPenn to founding SyzOnc, a company focused on treating some of the most stubborn solid tumors like glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer.
🔸 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
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Why solid tumors resist treatment and how SyzOnc is tackling the entire tumor ecosystem
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The scientific shift from academia to entrepreneurship
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The emotional and professional drive behind launching a biotech startup
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How SyzOnc is leveraging small molecule drugs, investor backing, and NCI funding to bring new treatments to life
🔹 Why Listen? Whether you're in life sciences, an aspiring founder, or just love learning from innovators solving real-world problems—this conversation is packed with insight, mission, and momentum. 🚀
🔸 Connect with Dr. Eisinger: 🌐 Website: https://syzonc.com 📩 Email: karen.eisinger@syzonc.com
🔹 Join Our Community: Philly Tech Entrepreneurs is more than a podcast. We’re a growing network of founders, developers, marketers, and creators building Philly’s tech scene together. 🤝 📍 Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/philadelphia-entrepreneur/ 💬 Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/phillytechent-tve1415/shared_invite/zt-1zmhmlqxu-3mBvJSZ2F0Uj4y9UUAevWw 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/philadelphia-tech-entrepreneurs/
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