260: Why Strong Science Isn't Enough to Get Funded: What Investors Actually Look For with Michael Rome - Part 2

Funding novel therapeutics isn’t just “harder than ever”—the rules have changed entirely. The wild rush of capital into early-stage biotech during 2020–2021 gave way to a drought, making investor priorities sharper and startup hurdles higher than most founders realize. Michael Rome, Managing Director at Foresite Capital, joined the Smart Biotech Scientist Podcast to dissect what’s really driving funding decisions today, and what early-stage founders must do to stand out. Key topics discussed:...