#57: Jaromír Zahrádka - Bridging Science and Business in the European Life Science Eco-System

In this episode, I have a conversation with Jaromir Zahradka and we will talk about early-stage investments in DeepTech Life Science companies. He has 5+ years of C-level experience and has been engaged in 8 Biotech spin-offs.  He built a unique network within CE institutions and TTOs and has deep scientific and licensing market expertise with over 20 licensing deals worth more than USD 500m. Jaromír was a co-founder of i&i Prague, a biotechnology incubator. In this episode, we will  talk about Early-stage investments in a deep tech companyThe complexity of spinning out technology from research organizations andThe venture capital situation in Europeand much more I hope you enjoy the conversation the same way I did.Who is the Expert in the show?Jaromír Zahrádkai&i Praguei&i Biotech FundIOCB TechIOCB PragueShownotes: https://lsg2g.substack.com/p/57-bridging-science-and-businessVideo to the Episode: https://youtu.be/HJ_81X-yqz0Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:43) Start of The Episode(02:55) A New Fund In Town – I&I Biotech Fund(04:40) Investment Area of i&I Biotech Fund(06:15) How is it to found a life science fund?(09:12) What are the challenges in raising a life science fund?(13:25) A Fund is Teamwork(16:06) The Life Science R&D Eco-System in Prague(28:45) Top Level Expertise at the IOCB in Prague(31:09) The Role of Tech Transfer Offices in the Value Chain(39:31) How to Turn Science Into Business(55:20) The Role of Capital in Deep Tech Life Science(01:02:50) The Development of Talent – A Key Success Factor(01:06:30) The perspective of Long Term Investment Funds(01:12:15) How Can the European Deep Tech Investment Eco-System Evolve Better?(01:19:00) Cross-Sector and International Collaborations in Europe(01:22:30) What is the First Step Towards Turning Science into Products and Businesses?Podcast Links:Podcast Website: https://www.lifescienceget2gether.com/Podcast Community: https://lsg2g.substack.com/Community Partner: https://linktr.ee/lsg2gChristian Soschner: https://linktr.ee/soschnerLSG2G Twitter: https://twitter.com/LGet2getherLSG2G Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-science-get2getherPodcast Episodes: https://pod.link/1493847125Episodes on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlZfrwd6iXrQ3LIANISUpP22seS2CsCEVSend 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