Gleb Kuznetsov on breaking the in vivo bottleneck and building a true platform company

Andrew Bellinger discusses what it takes to build new drug modalities from scratch, the bold bets and tough calls that shaped Verve’s journey, and lessons in building new companies from first-in-class science. * Editor's note: The interview was recorded following the announcement of Verve's acquisi…

Sara Kenkare-Mitra talks about resilience, risk, and the kind of leadership it takes to save failing drug programs — and make medicines that matter. (00:00) Introduction to Sara Kenkare-Mitra (00:36) Turning a (nearly) failed program into a bestselling drug (08:33) Learning from industry legends (2…

Karen Akinsanya unpacks the rise of computational drug discovery, what it takes to prove impact of new technologies, and the importance of setting realistic expectations for AI. (00:00) Introduction to Karen Akinsanya (01:54) Pursuing big technological shifts (06:24) How computation is setting the …

Jake Becraft reflects on making bold bets in mRNA, the journey from lab bench to biotech founder, and the state of science today. (00:00) Introduction to Jake Becraft (00:39) Betting big on mRNA — before it was a proven modality (11:34) Getting your drugs to patients (25:47) The state of modern bio…