Strong systems

When I decided to build a biotech company, there were a series of routines or small habits I committed to. The goal? To build momentum across the many parameters of running business - from technical to customer to finance.

A few months in, here’s how those routines are compounding: ⤵

1️⃣ Our laboratory is just down the road from my house. The convenient location means I run experiments constantly - including weekends & public holidays.

➡️ It’s not glamorous, but it’s honest work. I’m obsessed with this problem and have made good progress - but that’s a topic for a more technical post, coming soon!
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2️⃣ I share something I’ve learned publicly at least once a week.

➡️I grew very quicky in my previous role at an early-stage startup but didn't have the time/mental space to solidify those learnings. Humans learn best by teaching and I'm clearer on how to hire/lead/grow a team of scientists following this period of reflection & writing.

Other positives:
✅ Helped a friend hire a scientist for her early-stage startup
✅ Found my first customers & collaborators
✅ Sending my words into the world felt intimidating, but so did the idea of shipping a product. Had to start somewhere!

Hopefully it’s also useful for other scientists interested in entrepreneurship - that has always been the primary goal.
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3️⃣ I receive a daily update of the newest hits on google for my areas of scientific interest.

➡️Lots of new scientific learnings 😊
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4️⃣ We're regularly applying for grants that Media City Scientific qualifies for.

➡️Some failures, but enough success to keep us funded! My co-founder takes on the lion’s share now; most government grants are administrated by non-scientists, so tailoring applications to the appropriate audience is important!

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