Health & Wealth

A video podcast from BioStock about investing in life science

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Health & Wealth #16 | Cereno Scientific

Join Cereno Scientific's CEO Sten R. Sörensen and CMO/R&D Head Rahul Agrawal for a deep-dive into the company's mission, strategic evolution, and future outlook.

Health & Wealth #15 | Global Health Invest

Tune in as Claus Henrik Johansen reveals the investment strategy for his Global Health Invest fund and which global companies he believes will move the market needle in the years to come.

Health & Wealth #14 | Confessions of a business angel

From self-employed gardener to multi-exit entrepreneur and seasoned business angel currently co-raising a 500 MSEK life science fund. Kristofer Klerfalk shares his insights on being a founder-friendly investor.

Health & Wealth #13 | On leadership, breaking new ground, and a billion dollar exit

Calliditas ex-CEO Renée Aguiar-Lucander on leadership, courage and transitioning from a career in the male-dominated world of investment banking to a life science executive on a journey to a billion dollar exit.

Health & Wealth #12 | The best years in venture capital overlap perfectly with big crises

Søren Lemonius, founder and managing partner at Sunstone Life Science Ventures, shares the story of how he and his team initiated the Danish VC firm's investment strategy that has led to a number of very successful exits – and to some very costly losses.

Health & Wealth #11 | Earthquakes, investing in drugs and how to be decent in Venture Capital

When Johan Kördel, a seasoned investor and managing partner at Swedish venture capital firm Sound Bioventures, suddenly woke up during an earthquake, he knew exactly what to do, yet he did nothing. Luckily, he lived to tell us the earthquake story, and much more!

 

Health & Wealth #10 | Goal: Change the world for a hundred million

Philip Siberg, CEO of Senzime, is driven by making a difference in the lives of a hundred million people. Hear him talk about why he decided to work for sustainability, human rights, and the importance of striving towards a vision worth telling your grandchildren about!

Health & Wealth #09 | Clinical trials: What to know before you invest

There are many hurdles to overcome before a drug can reach the market, and failure is lurking at every step. The risks are significant and so are the costs, but if a project is successful, the reward could be enormous.

Health & Wealth #08 | The boss is Danish!

What is most annoying about the way Swedes communicate? We confront Danish-Swedish cooperation, cultural clashes and visions that would come true if we just put up with each other. Guest is Søren Bregenholt, CEO of Alligator Bioscience!

Health & Wealth #07 | Is it possible to fire someone with empathy?

Difficult conversations are part of the job as a CEO. How do you have them responsibly, clearly, and without leaving employees feeling like failures? We talk to Jens Lindberg, CEO of Medivir.

Health & Wealth #06 | How are fights related to getting to market?

What makes a development company reach its goals and sell a working product? What questions should you ask to understand whether the company is a wise investment or not? We talk to Acucort's CEO Jonas Jönmark about martial arts and what is required of the team, management, cash and product to succeed.

Health & Wealth #05 | Why does everyone want to go to the USA?

Neola Medical CEO Hanna Sjöström explains why Swedish innovations are disappearing westward, instead of reaching Swedish patients. Why? We discuss both what is attractive in the US and what the government would need to decide to take advantage of the Swedish life science wonder.

Health & Wealth #04 | No protection — no value! Why IP matters to the life science investor

IP might seem boring, but if you are an inventor or an investor, you should pay close attention. Poor IP protection of an ever so promising innovative product could effectively render the asset worthless. Learn how to avoid it by listening to Benjamin Hoffmann, patent lawyer and legal expert at Potter Clarkson.

Health & Wealth #03 | Ola Sandborgh listens rather than seeks the spotlight

What does good leadership look like? According to Lipum's CEO, it's about understanding, rather than pointing with your whole hand. Värmland native Ola Sandborgh brings his experience from association life and role models like Svennis to his leadership.

Health & Wealth #02 | Carl Borrebaeck – Scientist, skydiving instructor & company builder

Carl Borrebaeck is a researcher and award-winning serial entrepreneur in biotechnology with a track record longer than the credits on a typical movie. The conversation touches on both the weakness for speed and concrete tips for company builders, such as the importance of planning for exit from the start and avoiding venture capital, at least initially.

Health & Wealth #01 | Hanna Sjöström slept under the desk at L'Oréal, now she saves the lives of newborns

She became Coca Cola's youngest ever Swedish manager and slept under the desk at the beauty company L'Oréal. Now she is passionate about saving the most fragile lives with new technology. BioStock has taken the pulse of Hanna Sjöström, CEO of Neola Medical.

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