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A Simulated VC Game (and why I’m restarting Medium)
- Life sciences venture investing has a longer timeline compared to tech investments, with developments taking a decade to gain approval for testing.
- Advances in labware and AI have accelerated development timelines in life sciences, allowing assets to show promise and scalability within a decade.
- The life of a life sci VC involves meeting innovative founders and witnessing breakthrough solutions to challenges, making it a fascinating experience.
- The author decides to simulate the VC experience to test hypotheses and explore the world of venture investing in life sciences.
- The simulated 'VC fund' will track investment decisions over a 3-year period to evaluate success at both individual and fund levels.
- The author will base due diligence on publicly available information, refraining from specific company endorsements or considerations of fundraising activities.
- Financials will be approximated, with adjustments made for real-life financial events occurring within 3 months of a decision.
- Investment documents will be password protected with an 8-month delay to prevent misuse and will be publicly available for download.
- Follow-on documents will be generated as events unfold around each investment, providing market analysis, portfolio management, and corrections.
- The author will share due diligence posts on topics like cell therapy, genetic engineering, and vaccines, aiming to build a decision-making framework in biotech and healthcare.
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