[$300M Raised] Mapping the Human Immune System for Drug Discovery: Noam Solomon on Building Immunai
In this latest episode of Sit Down Startup, Adam O'Donnell chats with Noam Solomon, CEO of Immunai, about his incredible journey from academia to building a groundbreaking biotech startup. Hear Noam's fascinating backstory growing up in Israel and his move to the U.S. for a postdoc at MIT and Harvard, and how that paved the way for the creation of Immunai. Learn about the challenges of navigating product-market fit in the deep science space and the responsibility that comes with managing significant funding. Noam also shares insights on the crucial balance between building innovative technology and staying closely connected with customer needs. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the future of drug discovery and the importance of humility in research and entrepreneurship.
- 00:01:49: Noam’s Academic Journey and Move to the U.S.
- 00:08:16: The Weight of Managing Large-Scale Funding
- 00:16:46: Balancing Innovation and Customer Feedback
- 00:19:26: Advice for Founders and Navigating Challenges
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- Show
- FrequencyMonthly
- Published28 August 2024 at 15:39 UTC
- Length24 min
- Season8
- Episode26
- RatingClean