Funding Innovation: How Venture Capital Transforms Community Development

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Ernesto Villarini, a Managing Director at the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance with extensive experience in development finance and economic development. Dr. Villarini brings over 25 years of executive management expertise, including leading key initiatives like the Puerto Rico Fund for Growth and the Unlock Capital business accelerator, and holds advanced degrees in biology and business administration.00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast00:41 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 202502:18 Guest Introduction: Ernesto Villarini02:41 Ernesto's Career Journey06:34 Key Inflection Points in Ernesto's Career14:43 Mission and Goals of CDVCA19:36 Puerto Rico's Biotechnology Landscape23:29 Balancing Financial and Social Returns30:44 Sourcing Investment Opportunities36:42 Leadership Advice and Personal Insights43:09 Conclusion and Contact Information