Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of Just Bold Enough, Teymour and Felicia discuss the innovative biotech company Syntis and its potential impact on obesity treatment. Syntis has developed a pill that acts as a gastric bypass, blocking the absorption of glucose in the small intestine. The pill contains a polymer that reacts with an enzyme in the digestive tract, creating a barrier that sticks to the intestinal wall. This simple yet clever solution could revolutionize the treatment of obesity and have a significant impact on the pharmaceutical industry. The team at Syntis, led by CEO Raul, is experienced and knowledgeable, and…
Author: Teymour Boutros-Ghali and Felicia Hsu
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Insilico Medicine uses generative AI for drug discovery and has set the trend for AI in the pharmaceutical industry. They have developed an AI platform to identify novel targets and molecules, significantly reducing the time and cost of the drug discovery process. The company has a pipeline of novel molecules and drugs, with one asset in clinical trials for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). They’ve gained the trust of the pharma industry and have partnerships with big pharma and contract research organizations. Watch Full Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp6FAPlWZ6M Story Notes: Introduction and Background of Insilico Medicine Understanding Generative AI Insilico Medicine’s Approach…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In the first episode of Just BOLD Enough, Hosts Teymour Boutros-Ghali and Felicia Hsu discuss their investment thesis and how a disruptive technology can change the face of an industry. They focus on the company Proprio, which has developed a novel real-time surgical navigation device made possible by the convergence of two different industries. They highlight the importance of the team, the market and pain points, and the technological changes that make Proprio’s solution possible. The episode concludes with a summary of Proprio’s achievements and potential future developments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw-wYt9qHno Story Notes: Investment Thesis Technology and Markets Intersection of Social…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this inaugural episode, Teymour Boutros-Ghali and Felicia Hsu introduce themselves and their new podcast, Just BOLD Enough. They discuss their backgrounds and the history of BOLD Capital, a venture capital firm whose mission is to “disrupt industries while uplifting humanity”. They outline the main themes of the podcast which include: investment philosophy, perspectives on social issues, and thought leadership on relevant topics. The show will feature guests and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the technologies and innovations shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences. Watch Full Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpInnRrMC0k Story Notes: Introduction and Backgrounds Investment Philosophy and Impact…