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🧬 Jason C. Foster - Part 2 | Manufacturing Brighter Futures | From Richmond to London: Building a Biotech Empire | Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast
🧬 The Biotech Startups Podcast, brought to you by Excedr—empowering life science startups with founder-friendly equipment leasing to fast-track R&D and drive commercialization success.
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Part 2 of 2: My guest today is Jason C. Foster, CEO and Executive Director of Ori Biotech. Ori is revolutionizing Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing through the development of its proprietary platform, IRO®. By automating and standardizing Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing, Ori and IRO® offer scientists the tools they need to streamline development and support widespread patient access to life-saving treatments.
Jason's experience prior to Ori includes more than 20 years of life science leadership in operations, sales, marketing, technology, and investing, during which he developed deep expertise in commercial strategy and a thorough understanding of healthcare markets across the UK, US, and EU.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-biotech-startups-podcast/id1679591994
Find Our Guest, Jason C. Foster, at these links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncfoster/ https://oribiotech.com/
Find Our Host, Jon Chee, at these links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncheehttps://www.excedr.com
Excedr Socials & WebsiteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/excedr/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@excedr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excedr_inc Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExcedrInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/excedr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@excedr Podcast Website: https://www.thebiotechstartupspodcast.com/
Enriched Notes:
Topics Mentioned:Ori Biotech https://oribiotech.com/ How to Spin Out of Academia https://www.excedr.com/resources/how-to-spin-out-of-academia-and-into-a-startup How VC-Backed Startups Win When They Lease https://www.excedr.com/blog/how-vc-backed-startups-win-when-they-lease Marketing & Sales Strategies for Startups https://www.excedr.com/blog/marketing-sales-strategies-for-biotechs
People Mentioned:Farlan Veraitch https://www.linkedin.com/in/farlan-singh-veraitch-a677112/Reed Hastings https://www.linkedin.com/in/reedhastings/ Dan Pink https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpink/
Timestamps:00:00 - Intro05:21 - Early days of expanding the business in Europe10:37 - Reflections on entrepreneurship within a large organization15:44 - The importance of culture in building a successful company20:35 - Jason's journey to founding Ori Biotech27:22 - Building Ori Biotech from the ground up33:35 - The challenges and potential of cell therapy39:51 - Ori Biotech's approach to go-to-market strategy46:09 - The importance of being a trusted advisor to clients51:10 - Hiring for cultural fit and building a strong team55:17 - Future plans for Ori Biotech57:59 - Shoutouts to mentors and supporters1:00:05 - Advice to his 21-year-old self1:02:48 - OutroThe Biotech Startups Podcast gives you a front-row seat to the business and science of building a biotech. Hosted by Jon Chee, CEO of Excedr, the show features honest conversations with founders, execs, and investors about their work, their companies, and how they got there. From scientific breakthroughs to startup lessons, each episode explores what it really takes to grow a life science company—from pre-seed to IPO.
🔬 Know someone in need of lab equipment? Join Excedr’s referral program: Give your friends $1,000 and earn $1,000 for every qualified referral! 💸
🔗 Get your unique referral link here: refer.excedr.com/ZTHETY.
Part 2 of 2: My guest today is Jason C. Foster, CEO and Executive Director of Ori Biotech. Ori is revolutionizing Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing through the development of its proprietary platform, IRO®. By automating and standardizing Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing, Ori and IRO® offer scientists the tools they need to streamline development and support widespread patient access to life-saving treatments.
Jason's experience prior to Ori includes more than 20 years of life science leadership in operations, sales, marketing, technology, and investing, during which he developed deep expertise in commercial strategy and a thorough understanding of healthcare markets across the UK, US, and EU.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- Jason Foster's journey from Virginia to London
- The critical role of culture in company success
- Ori Biotech's mission to increase accessibility of cell therapies by developing scalable manufacturing solutions
- Challenges in commercializing cell therapies and the need to consider commercial viability alongside safety and efficacy
- Jason's leadership insights, including the concept of being a "trusted advisor" and the importance of transparency in team building
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-biotech-startups-podcast/id1679591994
Find Our Guest, Jason C. Foster, at these links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncfoster/ https://oribiotech.com/
Find Our Host, Jon Chee, at these links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncheehttps://www.excedr.com
Excedr Socials & WebsiteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/excedr/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@excedr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excedr_inc Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExcedrInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/excedr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@excedr Podcast Website: https://www.thebiotechstartupspodcast.com/
Enriched Notes:
Topics Mentioned:Ori Biotech https://oribiotech.com/ How to Spin Out of Academia https://www.excedr.com/resources/how-to-spin-out-of-academia-and-into-a-startup How VC-Backed Startups Win When They Lease https://www.excedr.com/blog/how-vc-backed-startups-win-when-they-lease Marketing & Sales Strategies for Startups https://www.excedr.com/blog/marketing-sales-strategies-for-biotechs
People Mentioned:Farlan Veraitch https://www.linkedin.com/in/farlan-singh-veraitch-a677112/Reed Hastings https://www.linkedin.com/in/reedhastings/ Dan Pink https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpink/
Timestamps:00:00 - Intro05:21 - Early days of expanding the business in Europe10:37 - Reflections on entrepreneurship within a large organization15:44 - The importance of culture in building a successful company20:35 - Jason's journey to founding Ori Biotech27:22 - Building Ori Biotech from the ground up33:35 - The challenges and potential of cell therapy39:51 - Ori Biotech's approach to go-to-market strategy46:09 - The importance of being a trusted advisor to clients51:10 - Hiring for cultural fit and building a strong team55:17 - Future plans for Ori Biotech57:59 - Shoutouts to mentors and supporters1:00:05 - Advice to his 21-year-old self1:02:48 - OutroThe Biotech Startups Podcast gives you a front-row seat to the business and science of building a biotech. Hosted by Jon Chee, CEO of Excedr, the show features honest conversations with founders, execs, and investors about their work, their companies, and how they got there. From scientific breakthroughs to startup lessons, each episode explores what it really takes to grow a life science company—from pre-seed to IPO.
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🧬 The Biotech Startups Podcast, brought to you by Excedr—empowering life science startups with founder-friendly equipment leasing to fast-track R&D and drive commercialization success.
🔬 Know someone in need of lab equipment? Join Excedr’s referral program: Give your friends $1,000 and earn $1,000 for every qualified referral! 💸
🔗 Get your unique referral link here: refer.excedr.com/ZTHETY.
Part 2 of 2: My guest today is Jason C. Foster, CEO and Executive Director of Ori Biotech. Ori is revolutionizing Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing through the development of its proprietary platform, IRO®. By automating and standardizing Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing, Ori and IRO® offer scientists the tools they need to streamline development and support widespread patient access to life-saving treatments.
Jason's experience prior to Ori includes more than 20 years of life science leadership in operations, sales, marketing, technology, and investing, during which he developed deep expertise in commercial strategy and a thorough understanding of healthcare markets across the UK, US, and EU.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-biotech-startups-podcast/id1679591994
Find Our Guest, Jason C. Foster, at these links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncfoster/ https://oribiotech.com/
Find Our Host, Jon Chee, at these links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncheehttps://www.excedr.com
Excedr Socials & WebsiteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/excedr/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@excedr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excedr_inc Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExcedrInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/excedr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@excedr Podcast Website: https://www.thebiotechstartupspodcast.com/
Enriched Notes:
Topics Mentioned:Ori Biotech https://oribiotech.com/ How to Spin Out of Academia https://www.excedr.com/resources/how-to-spin-out-of-academia-and-into-a-startup How VC-Backed Startups Win When They Lease https://www.excedr.com/blog/how-vc-backed-startups-win-when-they-lease Marketing & Sales Strategies for Startups https://www.excedr.com/blog/marketing-sales-strategies-for-biotechs
People Mentioned:Farlan Veraitch https://www.linkedin.com/in/farlan-singh-veraitch-a677112/Reed Hastings https://www.linkedin.com/in/reedhastings/ Dan Pink https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpink/
Timestamps:00:00 - Intro05:21 - Early days of expanding the business in Europe10:37 - Reflections on entrepreneurship within a large organization15:44 - The importance of culture in building a successful company20:35 - Jason's journey to founding Ori Biotech27:22 - Building Ori Biotech from the ground up33:35 - The challenges and potential of cell therapy39:51 - Ori Biotech's approach to go-to-market strategy46:09 - The importance of being a trusted advisor to clients51:10 - Hiring for cultural fit and building a strong team55:17 - Future plans for Ori Biotech57:59 - Shoutouts to mentors and supporters1:00:05 - Advice to his 21-year-old self1:02:48 - OutroThe Biotech Startups Podcast gives you a front-row seat to the business and science of building a biotech. Hosted by Jon Chee, CEO of Excedr, the show features honest conversations with founders, execs, and investors about their work, their companies, and how they got there. From scientific breakthroughs to startup lessons, each episode explores what it really takes to grow a life science company—from pre-seed to IPO.
🔬 Know someone in need of lab equipment? Join Excedr’s referral program: Give your friends $1,000 and earn $1,000 for every qualified referral! 💸
🔗 Get your unique referral link here: refer.excedr.com/ZTHETY.
Part 2 of 2: My guest today is Jason C. Foster, CEO and Executive Director of Ori Biotech. Ori is revolutionizing Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing through the development of its proprietary platform, IRO®. By automating and standardizing Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing, Ori and IRO® offer scientists the tools they need to streamline development and support widespread patient access to life-saving treatments.
Jason's experience prior to Ori includes more than 20 years of life science leadership in operations, sales, marketing, technology, and investing, during which he developed deep expertise in commercial strategy and a thorough understanding of healthcare markets across the UK, US, and EU.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- Jason Foster's journey from Virginia to London
- The critical role of culture in company success
- Ori Biotech's mission to increase accessibility of cell therapies by developing scalable manufacturing solutions
- Challenges in commercializing cell therapies and the need to consider commercial viability alongside safety and efficacy
- Jason's leadership insights, including the concept of being a "trusted advisor" and the importance of transparency in team building
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-biotech-startups-podcast/id1679591994
Find Our Guest, Jason C. Foster, at these links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncfoster/ https://oribiotech.com/
Find Our Host, Jon Chee, at these links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncheehttps://www.excedr.com
Excedr Socials & WebsiteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/excedr/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@excedr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excedr_inc Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExcedrInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/excedr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@excedr Podcast Website: https://www.thebiotechstartupspodcast.com/
Enriched Notes:
Topics Mentioned:Ori Biotech https://oribiotech.com/ How to Spin Out of Academia https://www.excedr.com/resources/how-to-spin-out-of-academia-and-into-a-startup How VC-Backed Startups Win When They Lease https://www.excedr.com/blog/how-vc-backed-startups-win-when-they-lease Marketing & Sales Strategies for Startups https://www.excedr.com/blog/marketing-sales-strategies-for-biotechs
People Mentioned:Farlan Veraitch https://www.linkedin.com/in/farlan-singh-veraitch-a677112/Reed Hastings https://www.linkedin.com/in/reedhastings/ Dan Pink https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpink/
Timestamps:00:00 - Intro05:21 - Early days of expanding the business in Europe10:37 - Reflections on entrepreneurship within a large organization15:44 - The importance of culture in building a successful company20:35 - Jason's journey to founding Ori Biotech27:22 - Building Ori Biotech from the ground up33:35 - The challenges and potential of cell therapy39:51 - Ori Biotech's approach to go-to-market strategy46:09 - The importance of being a trusted advisor to clients51:10 - Hiring for cultural fit and building a strong team55:17 - Future plans for Ori Biotech57:59 - Shoutouts to mentors and supporters1:00:05 - Advice to his 21-year-old self1:02:48 - OutroThe Biotech Startups Podcast gives you a front-row seat to the business and science of building a biotech. Hosted by Jon Chee, CEO of Excedr, the show features honest conversations with founders, execs, and investors about their work, their companies, and how they got there. From scientific breakthroughs to startup lessons, each episode explores what it really takes to grow a life science company—from pre-seed to IPO.
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