Derisking Your Science: What Makes Biotech Investable W/ Daisy Robinton। Invisible Ink - Ep. 80
In this episode, Daisy Robinton, scientist, biotech entrepreneur, and founder of Oviva Therapeutics, opens up about her path from academia to startups. She shares lessons on tackling women’s health and longevity, building biotech companies, navigating fundraising, and balancing the roles of scientist and founder. Daisy also reflects on resilience, identity, and the importance of redefining what success looks like as a leader in biotech.
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00:00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
00:02:10 – Daisy’s journey from academia to entrepreneurship
00:05:21 – The founding story of Oviva Therapeutics
00:08:04 – Tackling women’s health and longevity through biotech
00:11:39 – Key challenges in translating science into a company
00:14:22 – Building conviction as a first-time biotech founder
00:17:36 – Fundraising lessons: from seed to Series A
00:20:58 – Navigating the dynamics of investor-founder trust
00:24:11 – The unique hurdles of women’s health startups
00:27:19 – Lessons in building a resilient biotech team
00:30:43 – Balancing identity as both scientist and founder
00:33:52 – Redefining success and the founder mindset
00:37:10 – Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome
00:40:22 – The importance of mentors and support networks
00:43:17 – Personal reflections on leadership and resilience
00:46:29 – Daisy’s advice to future biotech founders
00:49:03 – Closing thoughts & wrap-up
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Oviva Therapeutics – Biotechnology company focused on improving and extending ovarian function to enhance women’s health span and quality of life.
https://www.ovivatx.com/
Granata Bio – A biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments in women’s health.
https://www.granata.bio/
Massachusetts General Hospital – A leading academic medical center in Boston, renowned for its clinical care, research, and teaching.
https://www.massgeneral.org/
National Institutes of Health (NIH) – The largest biomedical research funding body in the world, supporting studies across all areas of health and disease.
https://www.nih.gov/
Editing and production by mukkubhai at Rekorse Studios: / mukkubhaii