In this episode, Elizabeth Pirrie chats with two powerhouse women working at the intersection of science and investment: Caroline Barelle, CEO of Elasmogen, and Vicki Hasley from the Scottish National Investment Bank. We hear how both women started with biochemistry degrees but took very different routes—Caroline from academia to biotech entrepreneurship, and Vicky from innovation support into impact investment. Caroline shares the powerful personal story behind her passion for drug development, how she spun Elasmogen out from the University of Aberdeen, and what it takes to bring new treatments to market. Vicki explains why the Scottish National Investment Bank invested in Elasmogen and what it means to be a "mission-driven" funder. Expect honest reflections on balancing motherhood with ambition, how to navigate the spin-out process, and why Scotland’s collaborative ecosystem matters. Plus: 80s bangers, fantasy football, and vacuuming in leg warmers.