Episode description
Episode description
How do you turn a research idea into a successful BioTech startup? What does it take to raise funding and scale in Silicon Valley? How can a PhD background shape an entrepreneur’s journey?
In this episode, Nurlybek Mursali, founder of Biodock, shares his journey from being a Stanford PhD student to launching an AI-powered biotech company. He talks about the ups and downs of fundraising, how his team secured half of their investment round in just one day, and what it was like going through Y Combinator.
We also get into the Kazakh startup scene, the future of Biodock, and what makes Stanford such a unique place for entrepreneurs. Plus, Nurlybek opens up about the lessons he’s learned, the historical figures that inspire him, and some of his most unconventional takes on startups and innovation.
Enjoy the conversation!
Arman Suleimenov: https://www.instagram.com/armansu/
Nurlybek Mursali: https://www.instagram.com/nurlybek_mursaliyev/
Produced by Daniyar Akhmetzhanov: https://www.instagram.com/good.years/
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