# From MIT Chemistry to VC: Navigating the Biotech Startup Landscape with Neena Kadaba

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Podcast: [The NextGen VC Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nextgen-vc-podcast-6617779)
Published: 2023-11-09T13:28:05+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextgenvcpodcast/episodes/From-MIT-Chemistry-to-VC-Navigating-the-Biotech-Startup-Landscape-with-Neena-Kadaba-e2bm2qv
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Duration seconds: 1639

## Resource

Neena Kadaba, an entrepreneur in residence at Apple Tree Partners, shares her journey from studying chemistry at MIT to becoming a venture capitalist in the biotech industry. She discusses her initial attraction to science, her experience as a Kauffman Fellow, and her role at Apple Tree Partners, a life science venture fund that creates biotech companies to translate emerging science into new therapies. Neena emphasizes the importance of curiosity, communication, and building a network in the world of venture capital. She also shares insights into dealing with challenges and struggles in startups, from financing to team management. This episode offers valuable advice and a glimpse into the evolving landscape of biotech investing.

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