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Elizabeth Iorns

10/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Credentials in biotech are important, but success can also come from being knowledgeable and credible in the field, even without formal qualifications.

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A Conversation with Elizabeth Iorns - Advice for Biotech Founders

@ Y Combinator

A Conversation with Elizabeth Iorns - Advice for Biotech Founders

10/03/18

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Elizabeth Iorns

10/03/18

@ Y Combinator

You don't necessarily need a PhD to be a co-founder in biotech; personal motivation and understanding of the field can be just as valuable.

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Scott Galloway

07/11/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Credentialing is essential in today's economy, as it opens doors to opportunities that may be closed to those without formal education or qualifications.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

Having a co-founder with industry expertise can be helpful, especially in fields like law or healthcare, but it's not a strict requirement for success.

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Elizabeth Iorns

09/14/17

@ Y Combinator

Intellectual property (IP) is crucial in biotech; owning IP is necessary to justify the investment in development and clinical studies.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Experience matters for some roles, but for early hires in a startup, aptitude and belief in the mission are often more important than experience.

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Jeff Lawson

05/24/25

@ a16z speedrun

The two most important things in your career are your knowledge and your reputation; no one can take those away from you.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Avoiding bias from credentials during interviews can help identify skilled programmers who may lack traditional qualifications, which is advantageous for startups.

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Severin Hacker

05/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

In higher education, the value lies not just in instruction, but also in credentials and the social network formed during college.

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Elizabeth Iorns

10/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Biotech founders often make the mistake of not conducting the essential experiments needed to validate their ideas, fearing that failure could jeopardize their startups.