Grow by Experimenting with Cheri Ackerman, Cofounder & CEO of Concerto Biosciences

This week we chatted with Cheri Ackerman, PhD, Cofounder & CEO of Concerto Biosciences. During her postdoctoral work at MIT, she developed the groundbreaking kChip technology that led to the formation of Concerto Biosciences. We discuss the challenges and opportunities of building a company during the pandemic and the importance of learning the business side of biotech as a scientific founder. As always, we trumpet the value of building a network to leverage during the growth process. Cheri gives really great advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, which is to keep learning and embrace asking questions when you don’t know something. I also loved her views on adapting and experimenting in business, which is one of the key values at Concerto. 00:00 Introduction and Early Career Aspirations00:09 Journey to Becoming a CEO01:12 Founding Concerto Biosciences02:31 Understanding the Microbiome04:56 Concerto's Innovative Approach07:53 Challenges and Opportunities in Building a Company08:58 Navigating the Funding Climate13:00 Building a Strong Team21:57 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs29:34 Future Goals and Aspirations31:55 Conclusion and Contact InformationGet Cheri's recommended books! Measure What MattersThe Founder's Dilemmas: Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup (The Kauffman Foundation Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 13)No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of ReinventionGood to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don'tWhoLearn more about Concerto BiosciencesLink In with Cheri!Connect with us!Link In with CarinaSubscribe here:AppleSpotifyGoogle PodcastRSS feedLearn more about Recruitomics ConsultingCheck out our reading listDownload our free startup resources guide to grow your biotech efficientlyIf you're on the job market, visit the Collaboratory Career Hub