The Biotech Startups Podcast | Excedr

“What was your upbringing like and how did it influence your approach to leadership?”

This is often his opening question, used to ground the guest's professional story in their personal history and values.

“Did you always have a drive to lead, or did that come about serendipitously?”

He asks this to probe the origins of a guest's ambition and career trajectory.

“Did you know you would eventually end up in biotech?”

This question highlights the often non-linear career paths of founders in the space.

“In your space, what do you see as overhyped versus underhyped?”

He uses this to get the guest's candid take on current industry trends and buzz.

“How does a venture studio model differ from a traditional venture model?”

Asks for definitions of key terms to ensure the audience understands the mechanics being discussed.

“What's your philosophy on building a platform technology versus a singular asset?”

He asks this to explore a common and critical strategic decision for biotech startups.

“What makes a problem or market big enough to pursue?”

This question seeks to understand the financial and strategic criteria for building a venture-backed company.

“From a problem statement perspective, what works and what doesn't?”

This question is used to extract tactical advice for founders on identifying viable business ideas.

“What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?”

This is one of his two signature closing questions, aiming for a memorable piece of wisdom.

“What's in store for you and your company in the next one to two years?”

A forward-looking question to understand the company's immediate roadmap and goals.

“Would you like to give any shoutouts to anyone who's supported you?”

This is his final closing question, ending the interview on a personal and gracious note.