Jake Becraft on going all in on mRNA and proving skeptics wrong

Jake Becraft reflects on making bold bets in mRNA, the journey from lab bench to biotech founder, and the state of science today.

(00:00) Introduction to Jake Becraft

(00:39) Betting big on mRNA — before it was a proven modality

(11:34) Getting your drugs to patients

(25:47) The state of modern biomanufacturing

(34:30) Medicine is the best investment — and we need policy that reflects that

(45:22) Rising to the challenge, as CEO

(49:09) Secrets to a healthy cofounder relationship

(56:55) Parenting and advice for the next generation

(01:04:10) Lightning round