11. 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. Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space.  Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating? Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything 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 Call or Text the Grow Everything Hotline:  +1 804-505-5553 Have a question or comment? Message us here: Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / GrowEverything website Email: [email protected] Support here: Patreon Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media Topics: synthetic biology, entrepreneurship, policy, community, science education, biotech, life sciences, community biolabs, bioliteracy