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April 16, 2024 33 mins

Neil Littman is the CEO of Bioverge and one of the driving forces behind its mission to democratize healthcare venture capital, making it more accessible, transparent, and affordable to a wider audience. His journey began with a personal quest to diversify his investment portfolio beyond the public markets, leading to the founding of Bioverge. However, the seeds of his passion for healthcare innovation were planted years earlier when he witnessed the groundbreaking cure of a young girl named Evie from a previously incurable genetic disease. Prior to Bioverge, Neil played pivotal roles at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), managing multimillion-dollar funds and spearheading investments in revolutionary clinical trials spanning cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and rare genetic disorders. 

In Today’s Episode with Neil Littman, We Discuss:
  1. Neil's formative years and how they served as a blueprint for his career path
  • [2:41] What did the young Neil Littman's ambitions look like?
  • [3:30] What was Neil’s pivotal moment that changed his career trajectory to biotech?  

    2. What it is like to work for a philanthropy organization in Biotech  

  • [6:52] How did Neil come across CIRM and secure impressive business development opportunities 
  • [7:53] What did Neil take away from his encounter with Evie, a girl born with SCID? What impact did they have with the technology they were funding?
  • [9:44] How did Evie's story inspire Neil to start Bioverge? What is Neil's vision for biotech?

 

  1. How to overcome the entrepreneurial startup hinges
  • [11:17] What was Neil's biggest challenge in the early stages of building Bioverge? How did Neil overcome them?

 

  1. What holds promise in Biotech investments for 2024
  • [14:11] What does Neil perceive as the game changer in seed investing? What investors cannot afford to overlook?
  • [18:53] How did Neil identify start-up investment opportunities for significant return?
  • [20:32] Why does Neil believe the key to finding top-tier investment opportunities is Founder Market Fit?
  • [21:42] Why Neil emphasizes that start-ups should view things from the perspective and expectations of their investors? 

 

  1. What Lessons can be drawn from startup setbacks and success
  • [25:53] What are Neil’s biggest lessons on transparency and communication from a failed start-up?
  • [28:08] What advice does Neil give to start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs before approaching investors?
  • [29:05] How does Neil support the success of the companies they invest in at Bioverge?

Stay tuned for part 2 and get more insights into the promising trends shaping the biotech industry and the opportunities it presents for the industry and entrepreneurs alike.

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