# From Blindness to Billions: Biotech Investing Secrets Exposed - Ian Keldoulis

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Published: 2025-12-08T03:06:35+00:00
Episode link: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ian-keldoulis
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## Resource

My guest this week is Ian Keldoulis , co-author of Unblinded: The Startup That Launched a Revolution in Saving Sight. He wrote the book with Dr. David Guyer , chronicling the founding of Eyetech Pharmaceuticals in 2000. They developed Macugen, the first effective treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that once blinded millions in their later years. Unblinded on Amazon Unblinded on Barnes & Noble Unblinded on the publisher's storefront Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ian-keldoulis Watch on YouTube right here . 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:   🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight , Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now 🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE . Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light 🌎 T ykr - Stock Investing for Beginners . Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod to start now. Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value. Stocks for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Stocks for Beginners is general in nature and does not con…

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