31 min

Chasing innovation with Francis deSouza Beyond the Blue Badge

    • Technology

Investing in world-changing ideas
Francis deSouza is CEO of Illumina, a biotech company working to improve health by unlocking the power of the genome. The Microsoft alumnus is well-versed in the startup world and chases innovation. He joined Microsoft when it acquired his startup and then left the company to start another tech company before moving to the biotech industry. In this episode of Beyond the Blue Badge, Francis discusses the three questions he asks himself when he wants to start a new business, why the Illumina mission matters, his advice for fellow entrepreneurs and why he’s excited about the future of innovation in healthcare.

Investing in world-changing ideas
Francis deSouza is CEO of Illumina, a biotech company working to improve health by unlocking the power of the genome. The Microsoft alumnus is well-versed in the startup world and chases innovation. He joined Microsoft when it acquired his startup and then left the company to start another tech company before moving to the biotech industry. In this episode of Beyond the Blue Badge, Francis discusses the three questions he asks himself when he wants to start a new business, why the Illumina mission matters, his advice for fellow entrepreneurs and why he’s excited about the future of innovation in healthcare.

31 min

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