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Grant revenue is not revenue. I'm all for non-dilutive funding, if and only if the SBIR/STTR-funded project accelerates your strategy with development of a product that will be sold (so science fair projects). However... *grant revenue is not validation dollars on the top line.* What you have shown is an ability to write grants, the basis for the research that led to the startup (in the case of academic spin-outs) in the first place. What you have not shown is 💸 the desire for customers to purchase your product(s) ➡ an ability to articulate a go-to-market plan, or 🔐 a down in the trenches understanding of product-market fit. Startups are a game of the quick and dead -- take the time and money you would spend writing these grants early in the life of your company and hit the road, listen to your customers, learn where and how your products fit, and start selling. Your P&L shows me your real progress there -- As an investor and advisor, I would rather see $10,000 in revenue from sales from a handful of customers in 2 quarters than a X% chance you get a $1M grant in 9 months.

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Telomeres may be a useful concept from cell biology for managing organizational growth and change. How are you maintaining your organizational DNA during change? Growth? Aging? Downsizing? "Salk researchers found that the telomeres anchor to the nuclear envelope after the cell duplicates its DNA during division, which may help organize the chromosomes as the cell splits into two daughter cells." https://lnkd.in/er4S3FFN #hr #leadership #change

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Is it Time to Move on from your Talent Acquisition Role to Pursue Your Side Hustle? Life science recruiters are facing challenging times. A recent LinkedIn poll revealed some pessimistic insights: “Recruiters: How secure are you in your current role/situation?” Very secure, I’m in a good spot: 20% Somewhat secure, things are ok: 43% Not very secure or part-time: 13% I’m currently not working: 23% This lifescience downturn mirrors the shakeouts seen during the dot-com bubble crash in late 1999 and the financial meltdown in 2008. The recent jobs report, which showed slowing job growth and rising unemployment, exacerbates these concerns. To navigate this rough spell, recruiters might need to expand their scope, enhance their skill sets, and pair down expectations in this evolving job market landscape. Some will just need to move onto something else... Before you consider switching gears to drive for Uber or dive headfirst into your Etsy store, it's important to honestly evaluate how you measure up against the competition. For those who are truly skilled and capable this challenging period will be just a temporary setback in your career. However, there are quite a few recruiters who have ended up in corporate roles through happenstance, connections, or office politics, but who lack tactical skill , knowledge, or passion to have staying power. If you find yourself in this category, it might be time to seriously think about that food truck idea—especially if your enchiladas outshine your recruiting abilities. #Sci.bio Sci.bio Recruiting Fore more insights: https://lnkd.in/e46-7yVX

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How can companies connect with top-tier talent who are content in their current roles and not actively seeking new opportunities? Passive talent acquisition is a key strategy for tapping into this pool of potential candidates. This article from HRD Connect provides a simple framework to help you get started: 📍 Assess your current talent acquisition strategy: Evaluating your current strategy can reveal areas where passive tactics could enhance recruitment outcomes. 📍 Build an employer brand: An attractive employer brand is crucial for reaching passive candidates. A strong, authentic brand identity can position your organization as an appealing option, even before a specific job opening arises. 📍 Create an inbound, passive talent acquisition pipeline: By establishing your organization as a go-to source for insights and analysis, you can draw passive candidates in, even before they consider a career move. 📍 Leverage social media and networking for passive talent acquisition: Strategic social media initiatives and targeted networking can help you connect with candidates you might otherwise miss. 📍 Engage current employees as talent ambassadors: Your existing workforce has a wealth of connections and experiences that can be instrumental in attracting potential candidates. https://lnkd.in/ech7JN5f #PassiveCandidates #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition

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Check out this webinar for excellent career development advice for early- and mid-career folks.

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Excited to announce the 2025 Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Protein Engineering, this second GRC on Protein Engineering will be held at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI from July 27th to August 1st 2025 https://lnkd.in/g-763SeF. please come join us if you would be interested in this exciting field. Different fields have experienced a transformative expansion in research distinction and capabilities. There now exists a strategic opportunity for protein engineering to take the lead and spearhead the integration of this joint effort, reflected by The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024. We believe that this GRC conference will create a gateway for the next generation of engineers and researchers, and will be a vehicle toward future development in the midst of an amazing convergence of multiple cutting-edge areas in protein engineering and its applications. Confirmed speakers include the Nobel Laureate Prof. Frances Arnold and distinctive scientists showing below: 1.            Fundamental Principles of Protein Engineering Possu Huang (Stanford University)/Frances Arnold (CalTech, Nobel Laureate)/Huimin Zhao (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) 2.    Biosensors and Imaging Jennifer Prescher (UC Irvine)/Jin zhang (UC San Diego)/Robert Campbell (Tokyo University)/Nathan Shaner (UC San Diego) 3.    Rational Design of New-to Nature Proteins Jiri Damborsky (FNUSA-ICRC & Masaryk University, Czech Republic)/Joelle Pelletier (University of Montreal)/Sílvia Osuna (University of Girona & ICREA, Spain)/Koga Nobuyasu (Osaka Univ, Japan) 4.    AI for Protein engineering Zhongyue John Yang (Vanderbilt University)/ Jennifer Listgarten (UC Berkeley)/Doug Barrick (Johns Hopkins University) 5.    Biocatalysis and Industrial applications Carlos Martinez (Pfzer)/ Stephanie Galanie (Merck)/Zhi Li (National University of Singapore, Singapore)/Brent Dorr (Ginkgo Bioworks) 6.    Protein Engineering for Synthetic Biology Pimchai Chaiyen (Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Thailand)/Weixin Tang (University of Chicago)/Jay Keasling (University of California, Berkeley) 7.    Directed Evolution for Enzyme Optimization Yang Yang (University of California Santa Barbara)/Leilei Zhu (Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)/Miguel Alcalde (Institute of Catalysis, CSIC, Spain)/Chang Liu (University of California, Irvine) 8.    Protein engineering for Immunotherapy and other diseases Anna Wu (Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope)/Xue Gao (University of Pennsylvania)/Bingfei Yu (University of Southern California)/Wilson Wong (Boston University) 9.    Repurposing Protein for Novel Chemistry and Applications Stefan Lutz (Codexis Inc)/Xiongyi Huang (Johns Hopkins University)/Xiaojing Gao (Stanford University)

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Networking is one of the best ways to learn about unadvertised jobs in biotech. But how do you network? What are you supposed to say? This is one of the most common questions I get from scientists, so let's dive into it. ---------- First, don't just start asking people for informational interviews because someone told you to do it. Instead, identify who you want to connect with and build a relationship with them.  To do that, use the steps below ---------- 𝟭) 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 Perform a LinkedIn search using keywords associated with skills you have Example -you are a scientist -you know IHC -you know flow cytometry -you know CRISPR Search: "scientist"" AND ("ihc" OR "cytometry" OR "crispr" OR "molecular biology") Select the jobs filter. Click on each job description and read through If you meet 80% of the criteria, you might be a good fit for this role. Make a list of roles you could be a good fit for. Write down the name of company & location of role. Do this for at least 20 roles (100 is better) 𝟮) 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 As you start making your list of roles you will see patterns in companies that come up. Identify the top 5 companies that keep coming up 𝟯) 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝟭 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝟮 Connect with people who are in the role you think you want, as well as those that are one level above the role and one or two levels below the role. Example: For Sr. scientist, one level above could be Staff sci, and one level below could be Sci 2 Add 5-10 connections per company per week, each with personalized notes in your invitation request. 𝟰) 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 Get to know the person you connected with. Don't try to sell them on you. Don't ask them to mentor you. Don't ask to pick their brain. Don't ask for an "informational interview." Don't ask them about their journey. Just explain to them that you're interested in working within their business unit and you'd appreciate any information they could provide to support that. 𝟱) 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 If the relationship organically goes toward the direction where you'd like to get to know the person even better, ask if they'd be willing to get on a call sometime to chat. When you chat with them - don't tell them your life story, don't talk endlessly about your research, and don't try to sell them on anything. Just get to know them, be honest about where you are in your career, what you want for yourself, and if they offer to help have a clear ask for them. Things you can ask for if they offer help -referrals -connections with others -periodic check ins to see if anything new opened up That's it. It's that simple. Try the steps above and see if they help you get to where you want to be. #biotech, #biotechjobs, #scientist

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A strong job training program that creates access, prepares for opportunity, and represents a bridge to economic self-sufficiency...Spread the word...

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The Silent Tutors: How LLMs Are Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Cell Therapy Manufacturing

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If you're a VT business wrestling with some wicked ESG challenges, you won't want to miss the Innovation Lab session at the 34th annual Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) conference on May 9th at Hula! I'll be joining Cheryl Eaton (Guru), Kate Harvey (BirdieBlue), Andrea E. Bacchi 👋 (Think Dynamic Digital), and a bada*s army of MBA consultants from the University of Vermont Grossman School of Business Sustainable Innovation Program to unpack the ESG trials and tribulations facing VT businesses and the tactics you can deploy to address them. Are we facing wicked ESG challenges or wicked business opportunities? Join us and decide for yourself. A big thank you to all the corporate sponsors for this event, including Mascoma Bank, Encore Renewable Energy, Gordon's Window Décor, Open Approach, Inc., and Hickok & Boardman HR Intelligence! Rho Impact. You bring your WHY. We'll bring everything else (including the actionable tactics you need to translate wicked ESG challenges into wicked ESG opportunities). #esg #impactmeasurement #sustainablebusiness #impacteconomy #socialinnovation #sustainableinnovation #competitiveadvantage #climaterisk #emissionreduction #esgdata #esgtech #newnormal

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Why are companies offering internships? Because experience > theory. At #LABORIA, we ran an internship program designed to train future field engineers and technical sales professionals. We offered stipends to cover transport and feeding costs. But many applicants were more focused on the financial reward than the skills they could gain. So, why should you care about internships? 1) Companies invest in you. → We provide the training, guidance, and resources for you to grow. 2) Real-world experience beats classroom theory. → You’ll gain hands-on skills that no textbook can teach. 3) Building expertise is more important than immediate earnings. → Focus on what you’ll learn and the opportunities that will come your way. The rewards follow when you focus on building your expertise. The experience you gain now will shape your future success. Watch my full video on why internships are vital for your career: https://lnkd.in/df2aAgkS Let’s talk about why internships matter!

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LabStack™ Biotech Laboratories and TechStack™ Technology Workspaces: Buildings with modern network structures for your innovation.  https://coloradohtc.com/ When working with Colorado Health and Tech Centers (CHTC), you will be working with our team of experts who will guide you through setting up your workspace for the technical specifications required for your research. We'll work closely with you to determine the space you need, depending on your equipment, workflow, and employees. Whether you're a budding startup or an established firm, CHTC's experts will help you design a modern workspace for your team. Don't let finding space hold back your project, your growth, and especially not your dreams. Please visit us at https://coloradohtc.com/ for more information. #COHubforHealthImpact, #COLeadsLifeSciences, #Denverrealestate, #biotechnology, #Pharmaceutical, #biotech, #pharma, #innovation, #tech, #Technology, #CBSA, #CoBioscience, #cro , #cdmo , #laboratory,  #relocationspecialist, #Medicaldevice, #entrepreneurship, #startups, #future, #India, #USA, #UK, #UAE, #biomanufacturing, #Quantum, #Quantumtechnology, Colorado Health & Tech Centers, Colorado BioScience Association, CO Hub for Health Impact, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, CU Boulder Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative

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A well-designed hiring process starts with a strategic position profile. 🎯 🎯 🎯 It's no secret that anyone can use an AI tool to produce a job description these days. Your job description might look great - but miss the key drivers to finding the best talent for the role. 😳 When you work with my team we will make sure that you have worked with the key stakeholders to: 💎 Identify the skills that are absolutely needed - what will your candidate absolutely need to know how to do? 💎 Identify the key accountabilities - the specific areas in which the candidate must deliver results. Top performers use their skills to deliver results. If hiring is on your radar be sure to not miss any steps to success in your recruiting strategy. #biotechheadhunter #hiringstrategy #sustainablebiomanufacturing #recruitingstrategy

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Perhaps our biggest attribute is helping our clients ensure confidence in their hiring decisions. Let's connect to discuss any of your strategic hiring needs...

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LabStack™ Biotech Laboratories and TechStack™ Technology Workspaces: Buildings with modern network structures for your innovation.  https://coloradohtc.com/ When working with Colorado Health & Tech Centers (CHTC), you will be working with our team of experts who will guide you through setting up your workspace for the technical specifications required for your research. We'll work closely with you to determine the space you need, depending on your equipment, workflow, and employees. Whether you're a budding startup or an established firm, CHTC's experts will help you design a modern workspace for your team. Don't let finding space hold back your project, your growth, and especially not your dreams. Please visit us at https://coloradohtc.com/ for more information. #COHubforHealthImpact, #COLeadsLifeSciences, #Denverrealestate, #biotechnology, #Pharmaceutical, #biotech, #pharma, #innovation, #tech, #Technology, #CBSA, #CoBioscience, #cro , #cdmo , #laboratory,  #relocationspecialist, #Medicaldevice, #entrepreneurship, #startups, #future, #India, #USA, #UK, #UAE, #biomanufacturing, #Quantum, #Quantumtechnology

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Struggling to find qualified histotechnologists for your lab? You’re not alone. I just wrapped up a conversation with a laboratory director from the West Coast, and he shared some real challenges his lab is facing. Like many, he’s dealing with a shortage of histotechnologists. His lab currently relies on travelers, which creates significant issues: 1.) These travelers are expensive. 2.) They often lead to quality problems. There’s a lack of local talent; the pipeline just isn’t there. So, what's the solution? International recruitment. Here’s how it can transform their pathology department. Build Your Own Pipeline: Instead of waiting for new histotechnologist to relocate to the this city you can take control and bring your own. Imagine bringing in 3 to 4 motivated histotechnologists from the Philippines who are ready to contribute to your lab. Quick Turnaround: The process can move fast. As a nonprofit, this lab can get new staff in about six months. That’s efficient and effective. Cost Efficiency: By hiring international candidates, they can eliminate the need for temporary workers, reducing costs and training time. Plus, these new hires can stay for up to six years, providing stability and continuity. In summary, now you know you can utilize International recruitment not just for medical laboratory scientist but histotechnologist as well.

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🎉 Big news – The BioHub Podcast is in the Top 20% of Video Podcasts on Spotify! 🚀 A huge thank you to everyone who’s listened, watched, and supported us. We couldn’t have done it without you! 🎙️ Here’s to more amazing conversations and even bigger ideas in 2024! Youtube & Spotify links in the comments #TheBioHub #SpotifyWrapped #Top20Percent #ThankYou 🚀

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Paul Graham's recent ‘Founders Mode’ essay is a great read (https://lnkd.in/d4SMeuw7), and I suspect many founders appreciate the recognition and articulation of something we have known at our core for years. To me, there seems to be an intersection between Paul’s ‘Founders Mode’ and Ben Horowitz classic Wartime CEO framework (https://lnkd.in/d8tKsi-z) that may be useful to explore further when building out the thesis. #FoundersMode #WartimeCEO Muhannad Alomari

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