The Connect Current

In this episode of The Connect Current, host James Zanewicz sits down with Denise Bevers, Co-founder, President and CEO of VETmAb BIO, to explore what it really takes to build an animal health biotech company in one of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems.

Denise brings decades of experience in drug development and company building, and she shares why animal health remains an underexplored but critical frontier for innovation. From identifying unmet needs in veterinary medicine to making key decisions around timing, capital, and execution, this conversation offers a candid look at the realities of building a science-driven startup.

The discussion also highlights how San Diego’s strength in human biotech can extend into adjacent fields like animal health, and what it will take for the region to continue creating new categories of impact.

Whether you’re a founder, operator, investor, or simply curious about where innovation is heading next, this episode is a reminder that some of the most meaningful breakthroughs happen in places people aren’t looking yet.

This trailer introduces The Connect Current, a podcast exploring the people, ideas, and momentum shaping San Diego’s innovation ecosystem.

Hosted by James Zanewicz and produced by Connect, the series features conversations with founders, investors, and leaders across life science, technology, AI, climate, defense, and more.

New episodes launch April 15th and release weekly on Tuesdays.