Business Of Biotech Company Turnarounds And AI For Infectious Diseases With Seek Labs' Jared Bauer
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Feb 16, 2026 Jared Bauer, co-founder and CEO of Seek Labs, builds AI-driven CRISPR therapeutics and point-of-care diagnostics. He recounts company turnarounds and scaling teams. He discusses portable, power-free molecular testing, CRISPR-based viral load reduction, AI mapping for rapid target design, and strategic partnerships including regulatory engagement and animal-health proof-of-concept work.
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From Stadium Eavesdrop To Successful Exit
- Jared bought BurnFree product lines after overhearing investors discuss its struggles at a basketball game.
- He turned the near-bankrupt business into a global operation and exited in 2016 after expanding to 58 countries.
Partner For Institutional Knowledge
- Partner with experienced insiders when you lack domain knowledge and share equity to secure commitment.
- Learn quickly from practical resources and embrace agencies like the FDA as collaborators, not enemies.
Culture As An Innovation Enabler
- Culture is the structural tool that lets high-performing innovators experiment safely and repeatedly.
- Seek Labs enforces cultural fit rigidly and gives paid volunteer days to reinforce shared values.