# MONEY BALL Episode 1 - James Lovgren, Aspiro Therapeutics

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Podcast: [The Healthy Enterprise](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-healthy-enterprise-7243627)
Published: 2026-01-02T18:53:15+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b54ce32
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Duration seconds: 1610

## Resource

This episode is part of a limited series called Money Ball in conjunction with the BLPN Club . BLPN's Money Ball program helps founders step up to the plate and knock fundraising out of the park. You'll hear about the people, their ventures, and their pitch-making experiences. In this conversation, James Lovgren shares his insights on the funding process for biotech startups, emphasizing the importance of team expertise, the art of pitching, and the need to balance scientific detail with storytelling. He discusses the iterative nature of pitching, the significance of understanding investor expectations, and the value of targeting the right investors to enhance the chances of success. James reflects on his experiences in the Money Ball program, highlighting the lessons learned and the importance of adaptability in investor conversations. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Money Ball and Aspiro Therapeutics 01:13 Understanding Obstructive Lung Diseases 02:59 Innovative Solutions in Lung Disease Treatment 05:04 The Journey of Aspiro Therapeutics 07:05 The Importance of Team Dynamics 09:09 Mastering the Pitch Process 10:50 Evolving the Pitch: Lessons Learned 12:58 Investor Engagement and Feedback 14:56 Navigating Investor Relationships 17:09 Refining the Pitch Through Iteration 19:01 The Role of Investor Fit 21:07 Future Directions for Aspiro Therapeutics Guest Information: Guest's Name: James Lovgren Guest's Title/Position: CEO & Co-Founder Guest's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslovgren/ Company / Affiliation: Aspiro Therapeutics https://aspirotx.com/ Guest's Bio: As the CEO of Aspiro Therapeutics, James Lovgren leads the company’s mission to revolutionize the treatment of obstructive lung diseases with innovative CC16-inspired therapies. James is an accompli…

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