Hannah Barber 3/1/24 Hannah Barber 3/1/24

Client Corner: Meet CEO and COO of Suono Bio, Scott Kellogg & Skip Farinha

In this episode of Client Corner, Josh speaks to Suono Bio’s CEO Scott Kellogg and COO Skip Farinha. Scott and Skip discuss the importance of active listening in managing a team, strategies for navigating the medical device approval process in the US, key factors to consider when selecting investors, and insights on managing unforeseen challenges.

Hannah Barber 2/16/24 Hannah Barber 2/16/24

Client Corner: Meet Co-founder & CEO of Axoft, Paul Le Floch

In this episode of Client Corner, Josh speaks to Paul Le Floch, Co-founder & CEO of Axoft. Paul discusses his journey from growing up in France to becoming a founder and the CEO of a neurotechnology startup. He provides insight into forming Axoft and navigating the fundraising process and offers advice to individuals starting new ventures.

Guest User 2/13/24 Guest User 2/13/24

Hsu Untied Interview with Steve Osborn

Podcaster Richard Hsu interviewed San Francisco Managing Member Steve Osborn on his podcast Hsu Untied. In the episode, Steve reflects on his career journey, including his start in law school to becoming an attorney advising on international work in London and Hong Kong, and his rise from launching a boutique firm to his current role as a tech and life sciences-focused Managing Member. Steve also highlights the importance of calculated risks for professional growth.

Hannah Barber 1/12/24 Hannah Barber 1/12/24

Client Corner: Gio Traverso’s Journey Starting Biotech Companies

In this episode of Client Corner, Josh speaks to Gio Traverso, MIT professor, founder of several biotech companies, and a physician. Gio discusses his experience starting six different companies with Josh, comprising both for-profit and nonprofit entities. He reflects upon the process of deciding whether to start a business using a nonprofit or a for-profit structure, bringing together a strong team, evaluating potential investors, and licensing intellectual property from a university.

Hannah Barber 12/15/23 Hannah Barber 12/15/23

Client Corner: Carlos Araque on Leading a Startup

Josh Fox speaks to Carlos Araque, Co-founder and CEO of Quaise Energy. Carlos discusses his motivation in developing Quaise Energy and his guiding philosophy of impact over probability of success. He provides advice to other first-time CEOs and offers insights on the state of diversity in the technology sector.

Hannah Barber 12/1/23 Hannah Barber 12/1/23

Client Corner: Anna Turetsky on Venture Investing

Josh chats with Anna Turetsky, Principal, Venture Investments for the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research. Anna discusses the Mark Foundation’s mission and her journey from a traditional venture capital firm to a nonprofit.

Hannah Barber 11/10/23 Hannah Barber 11/10/23

Client Corner: Meet Syntis Bio Co-founder and CEO Rahul Dhanda

In this episode of Client Corner, Josh chats with Rahul Dhanda, co-founder and CEO of Syntis Bio, a late-stage, preclinical company developing a new class of therapy.

Hannah Barber 10/27/23 Hannah Barber 10/27/23

Client Corner: Meet Biotech Executive John Edwards

In this episode of Client Corner, Josh chats with John Edwards, an executive chair, board member, and senior adviser to start-up and clinical-stage biotechnology companies.

Hannah Barber 10/13/23 Hannah Barber 10/13/23

Client Corner: Ridhi Tariyal, Co-Founder & CEO of NextGen Jane

In this episode of Client Corner, Josh chats with Ridhi Tariyal, co-founder and CEO of NextGen Jane, a company that is defining the next generation of obstetric and gynecological health.

Hannah Barber 9/29/23 Hannah Barber 9/29/23

Client Corner: Jerry Williamson, CEO of Sengenics

In this episode of Client Corner, Joshua Fox chats with Jerry Williamson, CEO of Sengenics. Jerry has more than 30 years of experience in bioscience markets for life science research, diagnostics, and analytical products.

Guest User 12/14/22 Guest User 12/14/22

From the Edge - In the Boardroom: Special Edition - Lessons from Theranos

Our In the Boardroom: Practical Advice and Guidance podcast series features insights from Mintz Members Steve Osborn, Melanie Levy, and Tom Burton on a wide variety of topics specific to boards. With the conviction and 11-year sentence for former CEO Elizabeth Holmes, the team looks at the lessons to be learned from Theranos. The team discusses (1) the importance of open communication between board members and executives, (2) fostering a culture of compliance, and (3) tips for picking up on the early-warning signs.

Guest User 9/22/22 Guest User 9/22/22

From the Edge - In the Boardroom: Session 3 - Board Committees

In our third session, “Board Committees,” the team discusses the various types of committees, the role or purpose of committees, committee composition, ESG as it relates to committees, and board committee trends.

Guest Contributor 9/20/22 Guest Contributor 9/20/22

From the Edge - In the Boardroom: Session 2 - Running an Effective Board Meeting

Our In the Boardroom: Practical Advice and Guidance podcast series features insights from Mintz Members Steve Osborn, Melanie Levy, and Tom Burton on a wide variety of topics specific to boards. For decades, Steve, Melanie, and Tom have guided companies from inception to exit, and have encountered, navigated, and mitigated innumerable board-related issues. From their experiences, you can learn a great deal. Let’s take a listen!

Guest Contributor 9/20/22 Guest Contributor 9/20/22

From the Edge - In the Boardroom: Session 1 - Board Basics

Welcome to our new podcast series In the Boardroom: Practical Advice and Guidance, featuring insights from Mintz Members Steve Osborn, Melanie Levy, and Tom Burton on a wide variety of topics specific to boards. They’ll answer all of your questions related to the “who, what, when, where, and how” of boards.

Guest Contributor 9/28/21 Guest Contributor 9/28/21

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS: Intellectual Property — Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and IP: What Does the Future Hold?

In this episode of the EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS: Intellectual Property podcast, Mintz Intellectual Property attorneys Frank Gerratana and Daniel Weinger explore cryptocurrency, blockchain, and how IP factors into the future of these emerging technologies.

Tom Burton 6/4/21 Tom Burton 6/4/21

SPAC Chat Ep. 5: Tempering the SPAC Hype

It seems that everyone is taking a second look at SPACs as the number of lawsuits against these alternative IPOs continues to increase by the day.

Sahir Surmeli 4/27/21 Sahir Surmeli 4/27/21

SPAC Chat Ep. 4: Litigation Update: Preparing for the Next Wave of Suits Against SPACs

It seems that everyone is taking a second look at SPACs as the number of lawsuits against these alternative IPOs continues to increase by the day.

Tom Burton 3/29/21 Tom Burton 3/29/21

SPAC Chat Ep. 3: Tracking Trends of the SPAC Surge

There is no denying the surge in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and that these financing vehicles have had a significant impact on financial markets.