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3. How my company won the same prize as a Nobel Prize winner’s startup

Sergio Mario Del Risco Season 2 Episode 3

In this podcast episode, I share the journey of how my company won a prestigious award previously granted to Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna's startup. The episode covers my transition from management consulting to biotech entrepreneurship, the significance of early morning work hours inspired by David White's poem, my networking efforts and strategic moves to gain acceptance into the prestigious QB3 life science incubator, pivotal moments that led to key mentorships, and the crucial preclinical study results that elevated the Dogma Biotech's status. The story culminates in winning the award and being featured alongside renowned companies in Forbes.

00:00 Introduction: Winning a Prestigious Prize

00:52 The Entrepreneurial Journey Begins

02:26 Networking and Seeking Recommendations

03:50 Entering the Prestigious QB3 Program

04:49 The Impact of QB3 and Winning the Award

05:55 Reflections on the Journey and Early Mornings