Value creation in Life Sciences 62: Musings with Kåre Engkilde, PhD, Entrepreneur in Residence, BioInnovation Institute (BII)
Kåre has worn numerous hats throughout his career. From the pharmaceutical industry to CEO at Magle Biopharma, he now leads BII, spearheading the innovative SpaceM project—a pioneering single-cell metabolomics platform.
In this discussion, we explore:
1. CEO Aptitude
- What makes a good Biotech CEO?
2. IPO Dynamics
- Many public biotech companies wished they were private in 2022/2023 as stock prices collapsed and market caps fell below cash.
- Pros and cons of going public in volatile markets.
3. Early-Stage Strategic Decision-Making
- Which pivotal parameters should be prioritized to make a project attractive for investment?
…and many more insights from his wealth of experience.
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