E27 #StartupStory "From "side hustle" to science-as-a-service startup with customers in less than 2 years" with Scott Quainoo, CEO of Unveil Bio"

In this candid and insightful podcast episode Scott Quainoo, the co-founder & CEO of Unveil Bio, shares his intriguing journey of transition from being a scientist to an entrepreneur.  Scott explains the importance of shifting from traditional approaches to doing things differently, bringing value to scientists with Unveil Bio's state-of-the-art sequencing services.  In addition, Scott sheds light on the concept of following one's own path, not being afraid to ask or offer help, and the significance of creating a healthy work culture. He encourages aspiring entrepreneurs, scientists, and listeners to connect, share ideas, stories, and extend their network for mutual growth and learning. About Unveil Bio Historically, DNA sequence validation has relied heavily on antiquated, time-tested methods. But as the boundaries of science expand, innovative and more powerful techniques are emerging to challenge and redefine these norms. Unveil Bio is at the forefront of this revolution, offering the scientific community our cutting-edge whole plasmid sequencing service. From our base in Copenhagen, we serve a vast array of researchers throughout Europe. Our service is more than just sequencing; it's a commitment to unparalleled quality, advanced Nanopore technology, swift delivery times, and pioneering bioinformatics. Supporting scientists from academic institutions, hospitals, and global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, we see ourselves as an integral part of your research team, enabling you to discover the unknown. Timestamps: 03:39 The Journey to Entrepreneurship 07:03 The Inception of Unveil Bio 11:06 Challenges and Growth of Unveil Bio 13:35 Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurship 19:32 Reflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey 22:43 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Openness 23:12 The Importance of Seeking Advice and Collaboration 24:39 The Journey of Defining a Mission for Unveil Bio 26:07 The Power of Customer Feedback and Building a Purpose 27:32 The Role of Knowledge Sources and Mentors in the Entrepreneurial Journey 30:40 Building a Healthy and Sustainable Organizational Culture 34:55 Actionable Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 39:08 Looking Ahead: The Future of Unveil Bio 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: We want to build a community to inspire life science professionals and leaders through talent talks and organized events. Share knowledge across the life science community through personal stories of their journey. We encourage you to take part in shaping this community by sharing your feedback, questions, or ideas. This you can do through our LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻: Feel free to share feedback or ideas for future themes or guests using our voicemail you can access⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: (no voicemails will be published without your explicit approval). Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠