Why Startups Fail (Hint: It’s Not the Innovation)
In this episode, Carlo Odicino, CEO and Founder at One TEAM Partners, shares the real reasons why most early-stage life sciences companies struggle to survive—and it has nothing to do with bad science.
Learn the hidden pitfalls of scaling too fast, confusing innovation with execution, and chasing too many priorities at once. Carlo offers practical strategies for building focus, setting boundaries, and creating a people-first culture that actually scales. You’ll also learn why execution beats experimentation when commercial success is the goal—and how to stay aligned with investors without over-promising.
This conversation is packed with actionable advice for startup leaders, biotech founders, and anyone facing the complexities of early-stage growth.
🎙️ Guest: Carlo Odicino | CEO and Founder at One TEAM Partners
🔗 Connect with Carlo: LinkedIn
🔗 One Team Partners Website
📌 Chapters:
00:00 The Innovation-Execution Tension
07:30 Managing Investor Expectations
17:48 Establishing Core Values in Organizations
24:56 Work-Life Integration vs. Balance
35:11 The Role of Human Connection in Innovation
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