Christoph Westphal

Christoph Westphal, a biotech pioneer and founder of Longwood Fund, shares his inspiring journey from an immigrant background to leading venture capital in the biotech arena. He discusses the challenges and rewards of founding companies like Momenta and Alnylam. Westphal emphasizes the vital role of collaboration in the Boston biotech ecosystem and the importance of resilience in tough economic times. He also highlights the critical components for biotech success and reflects on the balance between professional ambition and community engagement.