Raising Biotech

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sfernando.journalist@gmail.com

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S4, E8: Infinimmune – From a Scientific Hunch to an $838M Merck Partnership, with CEO and co-founder Wyatt McDonnell

September 03, 2026

In this episode, Surani explores the unconventional start-up story of Infinimmune, an antibody discovery company founded in 2022 by five former 10x Genomics scientists. Starting with a scientific hunch that advances in single-cell sequencing were revealing previously overlooked antibody biology, the team went from debating ideas in a tiny California office to raising a $12 million seed round in just three months. Four years later, Infinimmune has raised close to $90 million, built its own pi...

S4, E7: From the Archive – Revisiting Synchron and Brain-Computer Interfaces, 2 Years Later

July 01, 2026

In this July summer episode, we slow things down again and revisit a conversation from the Raising Biotech archive. Today's episode is a replay from November 2023, featuring Synchron, a company developing implantable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to restore communication and digital independence for people living with severe paralysis. At the time, brain-computer interfaces sat somewhere between science fiction and early clinical reality. There were only a handful of companies pursuing i...

S4, E6: Investor Spotlight: From Cancer Physician to Biotech Investor, with Dr Jakob Dupont of Sofinnova Investments

June 03, 2026

In this special Investor Spotlight edition of Raising Biotech, Surani sits down with Dr. Jakob Dupont, Executive Partner at Sofinnova Investments, to explore one of the most unusual career trajectories in biotech. Before becoming a venture investor, Dupont spent decades as a physician, cancer researcher, biotech executive, and drug developer, helping bring therapies from the laboratory all the way to patients. From Memorial Sloan Kettering to Genentech, Roche, OncoMed, Gossamer Bio and Atara ...

Boba & Biotech · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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Raising Biotech is hosted by Surani Fernando. Its publicly listed emails are raisingbiotech@gmail.com and sfernando.journalist@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Raising Biotech?

The publicly listed emails for Raising Biotech: raisingbiotech@gmail.com and sfernando.journalist@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Raising Biotech have?

Podseeker estimates Raising Biotech reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Raising Biotech?

Raising Biotech typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, CEOs, investors (e.g., venture investors, investment partners, CBOs at investment firms), and recognized scientific/medical experts (e.g., university professors/clinical researchers) with direct experience in biotech company building, clinical-stage development, funding/strategy, or regulatory/implementation of therapeutics. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at biotech companies (CEO/founder); Leadership roles in investment firms focused on biotech; Academic/professional recognition in relevant neuroscience/pharmacology or drug development. Recent guests include Dr Jakob Dupont, Prof David Nutt, and Kabir Nath.

How hard is it to get booked on Raising Biotech?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Raising Biotech cover?

Recent episodes cover Biotechnology, Venture Capital, Drug Development, Healthcare, and Clinical Trials. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.