Episode 81: How to Find the Right Collaborators and Partnerships in Biotech

Struggling to find the right biotech partners? Not sure where to start or how to approach potential collaborators? In this episode, hosts James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and Elaine Hamm, PhD, break down the key strategies for identifying, evaluating, and engaging with the right collaborators in the biotech industry. They share insights from years of experience in tech transfer, startups, and corporate partnerships to help you make smarter connections that drive innovation forward. In this episode, you’ll discover: What makes a successful biotech collaboration—and red flags to watch out for. How to approach potential partners with a compelling value proposition. The biggest mistakes biotech professionals make when building partnerships. Whether you're in academia, a startup, or an established biotech company, this episode will help you refine your approach to finding the right collaborators. Tune in now! Links: Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out The BioPlanner. Connect with Carol Curtis, PhD, Lee Hamm, MD, and Alexis Ducote, PhD. Listen to our previous episodes on Partnering, Partnering Systems, and Networking as an Introvert. Check out The Bullpen, BIO, AdvaMed, and the AAIH. Check out LSU Health. Check out The University of Mississippi and connect with Allyson Best, MBA. Check out Xavier University of Louisiana and connect with Kaneisha Akinpelumi, MSW. Check out Auburn University and connect with Patrick Reed, RTTP. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.