Femtech Investment and Fundraising Strategy with Oriana Papin-Zoghbi

In this episode, Bethany Corbin and Oriana discuss: 

• How to bridge the gap between academia and the market
• Where to find a partner for your startup 
• How to handle rejection (3 tips!) 

Key Takeaways: 

• There is a lot of medical innovation being done in academia, but most of these stay in academia. Your company could be the bridge that could bring innovation out of academia and into the market. 
• Finding the perfect academic partner for your startup will require you to research intently and put out there who you’re looking for. Get a partner with a breakthrough idea who's excited to do something differently, someone who’s on the precipice of something really exciting. 
• Always ask for feedback, it’s always valuable. Always go back, don’t take no as a permanent no. Also, don’t take it personally and be comfortable walking away. Create a strong investor funnel and keep going. 
• Partnership is always a great option. Look for a partner who has a background and skills that can complement yours. There’s no room for ego in startup, be very self-critical, know your own gaps and find someone to fill those for you in order to benefit the company. 

“Not every investor is the right one for you. Not every startup is the right one for an investor. It has usually nothing to do with you personally, and a lot more to do with what's happening behind the scenes, either from an investor or from a fund perspective. So don't take it personally and just keep going.” - Oriana Papin-Zoghbi

Connect with Oriana Papin-Zoghbi: 

Website: https://www.aoadx.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orianazh/ 

Connect with Bethany Corbin: 

Website: https://nixongwiltlaw.com/  

Podcast: https://nixongwiltlaw.com/podcast-legally-femtech