#117: Jon Chee - Disrupt, Ask, Innovate: Inside Jon Chee's Mindset

🎯 Challenging the Biotech Status Quo with Jon Chee of Excedr! Dive into a transformative conversation with Jon Chee, the CEO and Co-founder of Excedr, as he shares his journey from the wet labs of UC Berkeley to revolutionizing the way life science startups access mission-critical equipment.🚀 Main Points:1️⃣ The Excedr Mission: Discover how Excedr is bridging the gap between life sciences and financial services, offering founder-friendly equipment leases to accelerate high-impact research.2️⃣ The Power of Leasing: Uncover the benefits of leasing over purchasing, from improved cash flow to accelerated research timelines.3️⃣ The Vision for the Future: Jon's long-term vision for Excedr and how it aims to improve health outcomes globally.👤About Jon Chee:With over a decade in the life sciences industry, Jon Chee co-founded Excedr to alleviate the financial burdens faced by early-stage life science companies. His academic background in Molecular Toxicology from UC Berkeley and his passion for entrepreneurship drive his mission to support groundbreaking research.💡 LINKS TO MORE CONTENTHost:Speaker🗣️ Top Quotes from Jon Chee:(00:12:45) "Entrepreneurship started when I wanted to alleviate obstacles impeding our lab's ability to research."(00:28:41) "I enjoy challenging the status quo and constantly asking, 'Why?'"(00:56:34) "Having a mission you truly believe in makes facing rejection worthwhile."(01:09:03) "Finding win-win situations is more than just business; it's about living a life worth remembering."(01:45:58) "Over time, challenges net out and head in the right direction. As long as our North Star is clear, we'll be just fine."⏰ Timestamps:(00:02:26) The Art of Starting a Podcast: Joe Rogan and Lex Fridman(00:06:31) Conversations Over Drinks: The Essence of Podcasting(00:13:13) From Gaming to Entrepreneurship: A Journey of Building(00:15:35) The Art of Game Theory in Poker(00:16:28) Disrupting Predictable Strategies(00:19:39) Poker's Parallels to Business and Investing(00:28:41) Challenging the Status Quo: The Power of Asking Why(00:29:56) Growing the Pie: Value for All Stakeholders(00:38:22) Expanding Horizons: Serving the US Research Community(00:42:03) Navigating Europe's Complex Landscape(00:43:51) The Entrepreneurial Shift: Berkeley vs. Stanford(00:51:56) Bridging the Gap: Science Meets Finance(00:54:22) "Embracing the Village Mentality in Science"(00:56:34) "Mission-Driven Persistence Amidst Rejection"(01:04:48) "Defining Value in Stakeholder-Centric Deals"(01:07:05) Building for a 100-Year Journey(01:08:39) Living Life with Win-Win Situations(01:14:42) Demystifying Entrepreneurship in Science(01:20:53) Improving Health Outcomes: A North Star(01:21:52) The Digital Revolution: Global Accessibility and Connection(01:29:40) Navigating Financial Challenges in Startup Ecosystems(01:34:36) Deep Dive into Lab Equipment Financing(01:37:01) Distributed Bio: A Success Story(01:44:36) The Future of Venture Capital in Silicon Valley(01:48:18) Europe's Unique Science Funding Landscape(01:49:43) U.S. Ecosystems Beyond Silicon Valley(01:56:45) Nurturing Biotech Leaders with nucleate.xyz📣  Looking to extend your cash runway and get the equipment your lab needs? Excedr offers flexible leasing solutions tailored to your needs. Dive into a world of efficiency and innovation. Reach out to us today at www.excedr.com.Send us Fan Mail Join Christian Soschner for expert coaching. 50% Off - With 35+ years in deep tech, startups/scaleups, and public companies, Christian offers power video sessions. Elevate strategy, execution, and leadership. Book Now.Support the showJoin the Podcast Newsletter: Link