Putting Money Where Your Microbe Is. Investing in Biotech.

In the latest episode of Grow Everything, hosts Karl and Erum welcome guest Shelby Newsad, a venture capitalist at Compound VC and a graduate of the University of Cambridge where she studied Bioscience Enterprise and Philosophy. Karl and Erum discuss the thriving biotech industry in New York City and the impact of Indie Bio on the state. Shelby sheds light on the exciting new companies being formed, tackling diverse challenges in the biotech field such as hormone monitoring for women and veterinary drugs utilizing cannabinoids.

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Topics Covered:

• 00:00:00 Uncovering the Vital Role of Petrochemicals in Shaping Our Planet and Health 

• 00:04:07 A Deep Dive into Biotechnology with a NY Insider 

• 00:09:01 Moving Beyond Automation: A Broader View of the Biotech Industry 

• 00:10:29 Investing in Protein Degradation: A Pathway to Change and Better Health 

• 00:16:45 Balancing Opportunities and Risks in Consumer Biotechnology 

• 00:22:13 An Insider's Perspective on the NYC Biotech Scene after Six Months 

• 00:26:28 The Power of Early-stage Investment in Biotech Companies 

• 00:27:54 Building a Complementary Business Through Strategic Investments 

• 00:33:26 Fermentation's Role in the Future of Consumer Biology 

• 00:37:55 Celebrating Brilliance: An Interview with Cambridge Grad Shelby on Biotechnology

Episode Links:

Shelby Newsad's LinkedIn

Shelby's Substack