The Art of the Pitch: Storytelling in Film and Biotech | Michael Langer, T.Rx Capital

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00:53 Michael discusses his background and inspirations for pursuing an intersectional career in biotech investing and film-making6:24 Michael shares about taking time away from college to backpack in places like Fiji and New Zealand, and how that impacted his personal growth 12:43 Michael reflects on his experience at Pear Therapeutics, including lessons learned about business model risk and bridging different teams16:26 Michael discusses how his Pear experience influenced his approach to investing in tech bio companies at Gold/Silver VC19:49 Michael talks about starting a new fund, TRX Capital, and the focus areas they will be investing in21:54 Michael shares his perspective on the importance of storytelling in entrepreneurship and investing, and provides tips for effective storytelling

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Michael Langer has had a diverse and fascinating career, with experience spanning startups, venture capital, biotech, filmmaking, and philanthropy. He was inspired from a young age by his father's work in the Langer Lab and early exposure to the startup world. Langer's background includes formative experiences like an impactful internship at Living Proof and taking time off from college to backpack internationally, which he credits with shaping his entrepreneurial mindset. Langer reflects on lessons learned from his time at Pear Therapeutics, particularly around navigating business models and regulatory risks in the digital health space. This experience has informed his approach to investing in tech bio companies at his new fund, T.Rx Capital. Throughout the conversation, Langer emphasizes the critical role of storytelling in entrepreneurship and investing, providing insights on how founders can effectively communicate their vision.

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