<p>Science plus economics plus politics — biotech start-ups face a truly daunting obstacle course. Bradley talks to John Flavin, the CEO and founder of Portal Innovations, about his efforts to build a supportive environment for innovation in Chicago and what it portends for other cities.</p>

Science plus economics plus politics — biotech start-ups face a truly daunting obstacle course. Bradley talks to John Flavin, the CEO and founder of Portal Innovations, about his efforts to build a supportive environment for innovation in Chicago and what it portends for other cities.

Is It Extremely Stressful to be a Biotech VC?

Politics, technology and the pursuit of happiness. Twice a week, Bradley Tusk, New York-based political strategist and venture investor, covers the collision between new ideas and the real world. His operating thesis is that you can't understand tech today without understanding politics, too. Recorded at P&T Knitwear, his bookstore / podcast studio, 180 Orchard Street, New York City.

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Politics, technology and the pursuit of happiness. Twice a week, Bradley Tusk, New York-based political strategist and venture investor, covers the collision between new ideas and the real world. His operating thesis is that you can't understand tech today without understanding politics, too. Recorded at P&amp;T Knitwear, his bookstore / podcast studio, 180 Orchard Street, New York City.

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