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Elizabeth Iorns
09/14/17
@ Y Combinator
Programs like Y Combinator offer frameworks and confidence for entrepreneurs, clarifying the risks and opportunities in starting a biotech company.
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Elizabeth Iorns on Biotech Companies in YC
@ Y Combinator
09/14/17
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Y Combinator is playing a significant role in funding young entrepreneurs in the biotech space, allowing them to advance their discoveries.
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There's a significant gap in funding for early-stage biotech discoveries, leading many companies to apply to Y Combinator when they have initial data suggesting a promising approach to curing diseases.
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Y Combinator helps biotech companies develop strategies for licensing intellectual property, which is essential for their growth.
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Biotech companies benefit from Y Combinator through access to capital, fundraising expertise, and interaction with diverse sectors, which can lead to unexpected advantages.
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Elizabeth Iorns
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@ Y Combinator
During the three-month Y Combinator program, biotech companies focus on refining their go-to-market strategy and understanding market requirements, which helps them secure necessary funding and capital.
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Elizabeth Iorns
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@ Y Combinator
Many biotech companies have raised significantly more capital through Y Combinator than they would have in traditional biotech venture settings, with over $200 million raised for these companies.
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Elizabeth Iorns
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@ Y Combinator
Biotech companies often use their time in Y Combinator to conduct critical path experiments and work with external companies for proof of concept studies, which can advance their regulatory filing status.
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Elizabeth Iorns
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Y Combinator is a great starting point for companies looking to successfully launch, providing expertise and resources for incorporating and achieving product-market fit.
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Diana Hu
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Y Combinator is an excellent platform for startups to gain focus and direction, especially during the critical incubation stage.