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D.A. Wallach Explains Why Biotech VC Is So Different | Odd Lots
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48:43Now PlayingMost people think of venture capital as funding software startups or, these days, some new AI tool. But VC also plays a major role in developing new medicines and treatments. That’s the world of D.A. Wallach — though he didn’t start there. Before becoming a biotech investor, Wallach was the lead singer of the indie rock band Chester French. So how did he make the leap from music to venture capital? How does he spot promising biotech opportunities? What does it actually take to bring a new drug to market? And how does biotech investing differ from traditional VC? We talk to the co-founder of Time BioVentures about all of this — plus we get his thoughts on AI’s impact on music and a special performance.
Introduction [0:00]
Guest Introduction [2:27]
Biotech Investment Fundamentals [5:37]
Deal Sourcing and Market Dynamics [8:32]
Industry Characteristics and "Tech Bio" Movement [11:18]
AI in Drug Discovery [16:09]
Clinical Trial Bottlenecks and Regulatory Issues [18:37]
China Competition and Global Dynamics [24:23]
Public Market Biotech Investing [26:56]
Recent Biotech Downturn [29:23]
US Drug Pricing and Global Markets [31:30]
Political Environment and Public Trust [33:50]
Healthcare System Autonomy and Insurance [37:52]
Music, AI, and Creative Expression [39:32]
New "Odd Lots theme song” [44:04]
Closing remarks [45:31]
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