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Transcribed is your front-row seat to the fascinating world of biotech. Hosted by two curious minds bridging science and business, this podcast brings you insightful conversations with leading voices in biotechnology. Whether you're a student navigating STEM or business, or simply a curious listener, Transcribed delivers practical tools, career advice, and behind-the-scenes stories that make the complex world of biotech accessible and inspiring.
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The podcast explores a variety of themes centered around biotechnology, including innovation in life sciences, career advice for STEM students, and behind-the-scenes stories from the biotech industry. For example, episodes might delve into entrepreneurship challenges, the importance of mentorship in biotech, or the dynamics of scaling biotech startups.

Transcribed is your front-row seat to the fascinating world of biotech. Hosted by two curious minds bridging science and business, this podcast brings you insightful conversations with leading voices in biotechnology. Whether you’re a student navigating STEM or business, or simply a curious listener, Transcribed delivers practical tools, career advice, and behind-the-scenes stories that make the complex world of biotech accessible and inspiring.
In this episode of our biotech podcast, we sit down with Christian Tidona – biotech entrepreneur, founder of BioMed X, and a key figure shaping the future of life sciences in Germany. Together, we explore his journey, insights into biotech innovation, and the intersection of science, business, and impact.Hosted by Meronn and PierreTimecodes:00:00 – From Lab to Venture: Christian Tidona’s Origin Story03:10 – Failing and perseverence05:00 – Choosing Co‑Founders: Trust Over Superstars06:15 – Mentors10:00 - Underestimating founding a company11:25 – Business plan competitions13:25 – Preparing to be lucky15:00 – Trusting the right people17:46 – Growing a company20:00 - VC vs Privately owned25:00 - Scaling: Shifts from 5 to 50+ Employees26:30 – Networking30:00 - Work–Life Integration for Founders31:00 – Academia vs Industry vs Entrepreneurship33:10 – Typical day of an entrepreneur?35:00 - Crisis Playbook: When Experiments (or Equipment) don’t work35:30 – 80% focus 20% exploration37:20 – Do it all over again38:30 – Development of the Heidelberg region40:00 - BioRegio to BioMed X: Building Heidelberg’s Biotech Hub42:30 – Allergic to mediocrity44:55 – Spotting High‑Potential46:10 – Long-term perspectiveSubscribe for more conversations with pioneers in biotech and beyond.#Biotech #ChristianTidona #BioMedX #SciencePodcast #Startup

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