# Breaking Barriers: Dr. Tia Lyles-Williams on Biotech Innovation and Mentorship

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Podcast: [The NextGen VC Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nextgen-vc-podcast-6617779)
Published: 2025-09-09T17:45:43+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextgenvcpodcast/episodes/Breaking-Barriers-Dr--Tia-Lyles-Williams-on-Biotech-Innovation-and-Mentorship-e380n1k
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Duration seconds: 2521

## Resource

Join us on the NextGenVC Podcast as we dive into the inspiring journey of Dr. Tia Lyles-Williams, a trailblazer in the biotech industry. Discover how mentorship shaped her path, the challenges she overcame, and her vision for inclusive biotech innovation through her accelerator, HiveBio. Dr. Tia shares insights on building a community-driven biotech ecosystem and the importance of perseverance in the face of obstacles. Tune in for an engaging conversation that highlights the dynamic world of venture capital and biotech in Philadelphia.

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