Indiebio (SOSV) Seed-Stage Life Science Accelerator Fireside Chat with Director and Partner Jun Axup, PhD – 76

February 12, 2019

World’s leading seed-stage life science accelerator. They are focused on building startups dedicated to solving humanity’s most pressing problems with life itself. Life is in a way this centuries new tech. Learn about Indiebio and Jun in this episode.

Jun says it best

“I am a scientist, entrepreneur, and investor passionate about increasing human healthspan.

I hold a PhD in Chemical Biology from The Scripps Research Institute and BS in Biochemistry from Indiana University. I’ve worked in several startups in the fields of immuno-oncology, protein engineering, lab automation robotics, CRISPR, and precision medicine, and have co-founded two companies.

At IndieBio, the world’s leading biotech accelerator, I help scientists become entrepreneurs to solve humanity’s most pressing problems with life itself. My role includes advising companies, program operations, making investment decisions, and fostering community internally and externally.”

About indiebio:

“IndieBio (http://indiebio.co/) is the world’s leading seed-stage life science accelerator. We are devoted to building startups dedicated to solving humanity’s most pressing problems with life itself.

Our 4-month program includes $250K funding, lab space, and mentorship to turn scientists into entrepreneurs. We have funded 94 early stage biotech companies spanning all applications including future of food/agriculture, consumer biotech, computational biology, digital health, therapeutics, medical devices, neurotech, and regenerative medicine.

We believe that impactful science can be done better, faster, cheaper, and thereby speed up innovation all around the world. Biology is the next big technology platform that will touch all sectors of society.

Some notable alumni: Clara Foods, Koniku, Memphis Meats, Synthex Therapeutics, Jungla, TheNotCo, Catalog, Prellis, and Ava Labs.

Have a breakthrough idea? Apply and join us! indiebio.co”

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