Episode 192 - Sandeep Kulkarni - CEO Zura Bio

In this episode of The BioHub Podcast, Max sits down with Dr. Sandeep Kulkarni, Co-Founder and CEO of Zura Bio.Sandeep's career has spanned consulting, investing, and operating roles across biotech, including positions at BCG, Roivant, and Immunovant, before going on to co-found Tourmaline Bio and now lead Zura Bio.Zura is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases through a differentiated multi-asset strategy.In this conversation, we discuss Sandeep's journey into the CEO role, the thinking behind Zura's strategy, the lessons he's learned from building companies, and how founders should navigate today's biotech environment.We also explore company culture, portfolio building, and when founders should think about strategic exits versus building independently.