In this episode of the BCI Podcast, Dr. Manish Kumar sits down with Dr. Christian Homsy, founder & CEO of Capstan Therapeutics, to explore his inspiring journey from a curious child in Lebanon to a pioneering leader in biotechnology and cell therapy.

Dr. Homsy shares how he transitioned from medicine to entrepreneurship, the lessons he learned founding Celiad, and how those experiences shaped the creation of Capstan Therapeutics—a company at the forefront of in vivo precision engineering using lipid nanoparticles.

💡 Topics include:

• The challenges and rewards of moving from medicine to biotech entrepreneurship

• Lessons from Celiad and their impact on Capstan’s foundation

• The game-changing role of lipid nanoparticles in drug delivery

• Navigating fundraising across Europe vs. the US

• The importance of resilience, patience, and building strong teams

• Leaving a legacy and shaping the future of medicine

🎙️ Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, biotech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of medicine, this episode is packed with insights on innovation, resilience, and impact.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Curiosity and passion drive innovation

• Resilience is essential in leadership and entrepreneurship

• In vivo therapies could revolutionize treatment approaches

• Strong teams and patience are key to long-term success

✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of biotechnology and innovation.

The PhD is the new MBA?In this episode, we explore why the skills traditionally honed in a PhD program—asking the right questions, challenging assumptions, and inventing new approaches—are becoming essential for business leaders in the age of AI.Drawing on insights from a recent Forbes article by Shivaram Rajgopal, we discuss how AI is reshaping the future of management education, and why tomorrow’s leaders may need more of a scientist’s mindset than a manager’s toolkit.💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:Why PhD-style thinking is becoming valuable in businessHow AI challenges traditional MBA skill setsThe new leadership skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world📖 Read the full Forbes article here:https://www.forbes.com/sites/shivaram...✨ Subscribe to the Biology Career Insights Podcast for conversations at the intersection of science, business, and leadership.#PhD #MBA #AI #Leadership #FutureOfWork #BCIPodcast #BiotechSocial

In this episode of the BCI Podcast, Dr. Manish Kumar sits down with Dr. Christian Homsy, founder & CEO of Capstan Therapeutics, to explore his inspiring journey from a curious child in Lebanon to a pioneering leader in biotechnology and cell therapy.

Dr. Homsy shares how he transitioned from medicine to entrepreneurship, the lessons he learned founding Celiad, and how those experiences shaped the creation of Capstan Therapeutics—a company at the forefront of in vivo precision engineering using lipid nanoparticles.

💡 Topics include:

• The challenges and rewards of moving from medicine to biotech entrepreneurship

• Lessons from Celiad and their impact on Capstan’s foundation

• The game-changing role of lipid nanoparticles in drug delivery

• Navigating fundraising across Europe vs. the US

• The importance of resilience, patience, and building strong teams

• Leaving a legacy and shaping the future of medicine

🎙️ Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, biotech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of medicine, this episode is packed with insights on innovation, resilience, and impact.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Curiosity and passion drive innovation

• Resilience is essential in leadership and entrepreneurship

• In vivo therapies could revolutionize treatment approaches

• Strong teams and patience are key to long-term success

✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of biotechnology and innovation.