Episode 86: Unlocking Growth in Biotech – How to Leverage Public-Private Partnerships

How can public-private partnerships accelerate your biotech company’s success? In this episode, host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, welcomes back Elizabeth Chabe, MBA—CEO of High Touch Group—for a deep dive into public-private partnerships (PPPs) and their untapped potential in the biotech sector. Together, they unpack how startups can strategically collaborate with public agencies and institutions, align on shared goals, and build milestone-driven programs that de-risk innovation while driving growth. In this episode, you’ll learn: How public-private partnerships can help biotech startups overcome early-stage hurdles. What public funders are really looking for—and how to match their timelines and incentives. Practical tips for positioning your startup as a ready and reliable partner. Tune in to discover how aligning with the right public partner can unlock new opportunities for your biotech venture. Links: Connect with Elizabeth Chabe, MBA, and check out High Touch Group and her book, The Giant's Ladder. Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Connect with Ashley Stahl and Elaine Hamm, PhD. Check out our first episode with Elizabeth: Find Funding for Your Biotech Startup - What Investors Look For. 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.