What does it actually take to turn an idea into a biotech company? In the latest episode of the NextGen VC Podcast, Aimee Raleigh, Ph.D., principal at Atlas Venture, joins hosts and Wilson Sonsini partners Michael Hostetler and Jennifer Fang to explore how companies get built before they’re even companies.

From evaluating early science to forming a real point of view, Aimee shares how investors build conviction at the earliest stages. She discusses the pace of early-stage venture, as well as how to juggle multiple opportunities, make decisions with imperfect data, and figure out what’s worth leaning into, among other topics. Aimee also discusses her path into venture and what she’s learned along the way in an industry that doesn’t slow down.

The NextGen VC Podcast unpacks the opportunities, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping life sciences investing. It is curated by Wilson Sonsini and LaunchBio with hosts Michael Hostetler and Jennifer Fang. The podcast episodes feature interviews with successful venture capitalists, allowing listeners to gain wisdom from their experiences and learn how the pros have navigated challenges, made strategic decisions, and achieved remarkable success.

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