James Field, LabGenius
In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we’re with James Field, the founder and CEO of LabGenius, as we discuss his remarkable journey from PhD student to biotech entrepreneur. James reveals the vision behind LabGenius, a company harnessing the power of machine learning and protein engineering to transform therapeutic antibody discovery. Our conversation explores the challenges of early-stage entrepreneurship, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and the transition from being a scientist at the bench to leading a multidisciplinary team. James also reflects on the role of focus, perseverance, and tackling unsolved problems in building a world-class biotech organisation. A must-listen episode for aspiring founders, scientists, and anyone curious about the intersection of AI and biology.