Capital M
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIntroducing “Capital M”, A Podcast Addressing Capital Markets in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic.Raising equity capital has been described as one of the biggest challenges for early and mid stage companies in the Mid-Atlantic. With the launch of the Capital M podcast, the Maryland Tech Council (MTC) hopes to address capital markets in this region and elevate the conversation to help companies prepare for the market. Marty Rosendale, CEO of MTC and host of the podcast, sits down with top executives who have successfully raised capital to discuss access to capital, what it means to be ready for the capital markets in this region, and their strategy for engaging with Venture Capital investors and Private Equity firms. Join the conversation!
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Mission-Driven Biopharma in Maryland: Jim Watson, Vice President of Project Farma
December 12, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWith 25+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Jim Watson is at the intersection of cell and gene therapy and biomanufacturing. Watson shares how hiring people with a shared passion has enabled Project Farma to work on more than 100 life-changing therapies.
A Glimpse into Capital Markets: Mark Ajamian, Director at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch
December 12, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBMark Ajamian has contributed to remarkable growth in Maryland’s life sciences sector over his 25+ career in the life sciences industry and banking. Mark discusses the current state of capital markets, the macroeconomic environment, and the importance of being a good steward of capital.
Being a Trusted Partner to Founders: Kyp Sirinakis, Managing Partner of Epidarex Capital
December 12, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBAs a former life sciences executive, Kyp Sirinakis brings a unique perspective to her career in early stage venture investing. Sirinakis discusses her career and offers advice on how life sciences companies can prepare for success before approaching the capital markets.
Delivering Time, Talent, and Treasure: Troy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO
December 12, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWith a diverse background as an electrical engineer and investor, Troy LeMaile-Stovall leads TEDCO, the State of Maryland’s early-stage technology investing organization. Troy discusses how TEDCO seeks to help early-stage entrepreneurs overcome their natural shortages in time, talent, and treasure.
Rick Kohr, Founder and CEO of Evergreen Advisors
December 12, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBRick Kohr has more than 30 years of experience in advising early-stage growth and middle-market companies on finance, recapitalization and exit strategies. Kohr shares what investors typically look for when considering new companies and what companies should prioritize when raising capital.
People, Plan, Science & Capital: Ken Mills, President and CEO of REGENXBIO
December 12, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBKen Mills discusses his four key ingredients to building a sustainable life sciences company, and why cultivating employees’ skills is critical to the future of life sciences innovation.
A Passion for Finance: Chris Sarlo, Founder & Wealth Consultant at Life Science Wealth
December 12, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBChris Sarlo, Founder of Life Science Wealth, discusses the unique wealth factors impacting biopharma founders and professionals and how his father’s cardiac event inspired him to serve the life sciences industry.
Both Sides of the Capital Markets Table: Mike Gaffney, CEO of Cellphire Therapeutics
December 12, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBMike Gaffney has 30 years of experience in strategy development and execution, talent recruitment, business development, growth, and capital raising in health care and investing. In this episode, Gaffney shares the lessons he learned from in capital markets as both an investor and an executive.
From Agency to Accelerator: David Warschawski, Founder of Baltimore-based PR agency Warschawski and Managing Director of W Ventures
December 12, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBVeteran PR executive David Warschawski shares the origin story of his successful PR firm, Warschawski, and the idea that sparked the creation of accelerator W Ventures.
From Engineer to Investor: RareBreed Venture’s Mac Conwell
December 12, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBMac Conwell, Founder & Managing Partner of Baltimore’s RareBreed Ventures, discusses his journey from software engineer to entrepreneur and finally to pre-seed investing. Conwell discusses the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs and investors in Maryland.
The Triple Bottom Line: Scott Plank, Founder of JSP Ventures and War Horse Cities
December 12, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBOne of Maryland’s most prolific founders, Scott Plank discusses his passion for community building and the importance of achieving a triple bottom line: investment returns measured by economic, social, and environmental benefits that strengthen communities.
Naked at Work: A Leader's Guide to Fearless Authenticity featuring Best-Selling Author Danessa Knaupp
January 14, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBDanessa Knaupp, CEO and Author of Naked at Work joined Maryland Tech Council CEO, Marty Rosendale on January 13, 2021. Their conversation highlighted leadership theory, real-life executive experience, and humor to explore authenticity at work. As a CEO and entrepreneur with an extensive background in finance, Danessa brings a unique and valuable perspective to leaders related to specific ways your authentic leadership can drive innovation, build trust, and directly impact financial returns. ...
Vaccine Science: Two centuries of continuous research, improvements, and achievements
November 20, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBDr. Leonard Friedland, Vice President and Director of Scientific Affairs and Public Health for GSK Vaccines joined Maryland Tech Council CEO, Martin Rosendale for this ZoomCast to discuss vaccine development, new technologies, and the two centuries of continuous research, improvements and achievements in the field. Watch the ZoomCast here: https://youtu.be/XttK3FsEpPc
Developing and Deploying COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics
October 23, 2020 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBKaren L. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer of Emergent BioSolutions joined MTC CEO, Martin Rosendale for a discussion on developing and deploying COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. They discussed the supply chain and pipeline challenges, the value of collaboration in our region and Maryland as a premier vaccine industry cluster.
CapitalM ZoomCast Live! Featuring Comptroller Peter Franchot
October 15, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBComptroller, Peter Franchot joined MTC CEO, Marty Rosendale for a robust discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, Maryland’s fiscal health, and Maryland’s continued economic recovery. During Q&A, the Comptroller addressed the Digital Divide, the application of statewide high-speed internet and specific issues facing your industry.
Briefing with Maryland Senators and Delegates
June 25, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBCapitalM ZoomCast Live - COVID Series: Briefing with Maryland Senators and Delegates In this episode, Maryland Senators and Delegates joined MTC CEO, Marty Rosendale for a robust discussion on how we can translate COVID-19 work into legislation for the 2021 legislative session, other potential COVID-19 biotech or cybersecurity legislation under consideration, and additional actions that the Legislature can take to assist your business and the state. Thank you to our guests: Senate Finance...
Answering the Call for COVID-19 Diagnostics, the Global Response with Becton Dickinson (BD)
June 22, 2020 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBDave Hickey is the President of Integrated Diagnostic Solutions for Becton Dickinson (BD). He is also a member of the John Hopkin’s Health Advisory Board, and more recently, an advisor to the president’s COVID Task Force. In this episode, he and Marty Rosendale, CEO of the Tech Council, discussed BD’s response to early challenges to the supply chain, areas of innovation to expand the roles of their platforms during the public health emergency, and more. This episode was sponsored by the Uni...
TEDCO's Economic Leadership
May 28, 2020 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBCapitalM ZoomCast Live – COVID Series TEDCO’s Economic Leadership Dr. Linda Singh, Interim Executive Director and CEO of TEDCO, joined Marty Rosendale, on funding and investment opportunities, the economic future, and how TEDCO is supporting businesses during these times. Dr. Singh’s background combines a unique blend of public and private sector experience spanning health, defense, state and local government. Tune in to learn more! This episode was sponsored by Newport LLC. Newport is the...
After the Pandemic - Opening Maryland
May 14, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBCapitalM ZoomCast Live - COVID Series After the Pandemic - Opening Maryland With Governor Hogan beginning the initial public conversation about reopening the state, it’s important to understand what his appointed COVID-19 task force has been hard at work doing behind-the-scenes to effectively and safely help our great state get back to business. To understand this, Allyson Redpath, Director, Entrepreneurship with the Maryland Department of Commerce and Mike Weigand, Head of Internal Audit ...
Why business agility matters now more than ever in the age of COVID-19 and digital disruption
May 14, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBCapitalM ZoomCast Live - COVID Series Why business agility matters now more than ever in the age of COVID-19 and digital disruption Brian Panicccia, Managing Partner of TecVeris, a leading Lean Agile Advisory firm and one of their clients Kodi Terry, Global PMO Director, for one of the world's leading digital broadcast Ad-tech companies joined Marty Rosendale to examine how Agile Enterprises adapt to challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and are set up to respond to market disruptions. Fro...
A Discussion with Jim Hughes: Advancing UMB-Born Technologies in the Fight Against COVID-19 & Beyond
May 08, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBCapitalM ZoomCast Live - COVID Series: A Discussion with Jim Hughes: Advancing UMB-Born Technologies in the Fight Against COVID-19 & Beyond Senior Vice President and Chief Enterprise & Economic Development Officer at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Jim Hughes, shared how university physicians, faculty/researchers and tech transfer professionals are working to bring innovations to life to help clinicians on the front line treat patients and fight COVID-19. The University’s innovation ...
$310 Billion Refilled to the PPP and EIDL
April 28, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBCapitalM ZoomCast Live - COVID Series: $310 Billion Refilled to the PPP and EIDL Marty Rosendale's guest, Doug White, Managing Director of Glass Jacobson Financial Group focuses on small to mid-stage companies, provided specific insights and answers to help you navigate your way to the best use of the PPP and EIDL programs. Visit us online to watch the interview online and to learn more about CapitalM.
Keeping Our World Safe & USP’s Public Health Response to COVID-19
April 24, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBCapitalM ZoomCast Live - COVID Series Keeping Our World Safe & USP’s Public Health Response to COVID-19 US Pharmacopeia's (USP) Chief Science Officer, Jaap Venema shared how the organization is supporting the public health response to COVID-19, the affects on the supply chain, its involvement in drug and vaccine development and manufacturing today, and more. USP calls the BioCapital home and is a global leader in building trust in medicines, supplements and foods by setting standards that h...
Business Continuity and Minimizing the Financial Impact on Your Business with COVID-19
April 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBMTC CEO, Marty Rosendale was joined by guests, Michael Buher, CPA, CVA, Director of the Assurance & Advisory Services Practice at Clearview Group, Brenan Redman, CPA, Director of the Accounting & Financial Services Practice at Clearview Group, and Nick Chavis, Director of the Risk Advisory Practice at Clearview Group for episode 2 of “Capital M” Podcast Live! on April 15, 2020 for Business Continuity and Minimizing the Financial Impact on Your Business with COVID-19. Visit us online to watc...
Capital M Podcast Live - Small Business Paycheck Protection Program
April 02, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBMarty is taking “Capital M” Podcast Live! This series is designed to give you access to his conversations and resources to navigate through your operational challenges. Capital M will broadcast live every week via Zoom with invited executive from the life science, technology, government and service companies in the region. Join Marty with guest Jay B. Turakhia, Senior Vice President, Business Banking, Truist and Eric Rosenberg, First Vice President, Community Commercial Bank, Truist to disc...
The Power of Persuasion with Prakash Chakravarthi
March 03, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBDr. Prakash Chakravarthi is the Founder and CEO of Machfu, an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) company. Prakash has founded multiple companies and successfully raised capital, and he shares his perspective on the capital markets with Marty Rosendale, CEO of the Maryland Tech Council and podcast host. Prakash sees a pattern in the types of companies VCs will invest in, and he shares those insights as well as his thoughts on why he has a team of mentors supporting him and how their expertis...
5 Things Every Investor Want with Ron Gula
December 20, 2019 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode, Marty interviews Ron Gula, who was the co-founder, CEO and Chairman of Tenable, one of Maryland’s big success stories. Today he is the President and CEO of Gula Tech Adventures, which invests in cyber companies and funds of all sizes and supports a variety of cyber programs and non-profits focused on cyber policy, training and economic development. Ron provides insider knowledge on what he looks for when investing in a company, and how important it is for the company to hav...
Investing in Squares and Circles with Doug Doerfler
December 13, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat is it like to take a company through a whirlwind of different stages, raising capital along the way and eventually going public? Marty sits down with Doug Doerfler, President and CEO of MaxCyte, who did just that. MaxCyte is a cell engineering company developing technologies to help patients with high unmet medical needs. Doug has taken MaxCyte from startup to commercial company to development company, and he talks about the challenges and successes along the way and how he raised capi...
#LifeScienceRevolution: Solving the Workforce Crisis – Part 4 of 4
November 14, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBWe’re recording this episode at Maryland Life Sciences’ first annual Bio Innovation Conference, which was held on October 7, 2019. Marty Rosendale, CEO of MTC and host of the Capital M podcast, sits down with conference attendees to discuss access to capital and workforce issues in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. Dr. Annica Wayman is the Associate Dean in the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences for UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). Annica oversees the Applied Biotech Pr...
#LifeScienceRevolution: Proximity to Resources with KaloCyte – Part 3 of 4
November 07, 2019 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MBWe’re recording this episode at Maryland Life Sciences’ first annual Bio Innovation Conference, which was held on October 7, 2019. Marty Rosendale, CEO of MTC and host of the Capital M podcast, sits down with conference attendees to discuss access to capital and workforce issues in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. In this episode, Marty discusses business in Maryland with Elaine Haynes, President and CEO of KaloCyte, a pre-clinical biotech startup developing a synthetic red blood cell substi...
#LifeScienceRevolution: Raising Capital – Part 2 of 4
October 31, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBWe’re recording this episode at Maryland Life Sciences’ first annual Bio Innovation Conference, which was held on October 7, 2019. Marty Rosendale, CEO of MTC and host of the Capital M podcast, sits down with conference attendees to discuss access to capital in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. In this episode, hear about capital markets from the perspective of an investment banker and a serial entrepreneur. Rick Kohr is the Founder and CEO of Evergreen Advisors and has over 20 years in invest...
#LifeScienceRevolution: The Rise of Biomanufacturing with Kite Pharma – Part 1 of 4
October 24, 2019 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWe’re recording this episode at Maryland Life Sciences’ first annual Bio Innovation Conference, which was held on October 7, 2019. Marty Rosendale, CEO of MTC and host of the Capital M podcast, sits down with conference attendees to discuss access to capital and workforce issues in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. Hear from Chris McDonald, Vice President of Manufacturing at Kite Pharma, which is constructing and opening a new advanced manufacturing plant in Urbana, MD. Chris reveals why Kite ...
The Road to #1 with Secretary of Commerce Kelly Schulz
September 12, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBKelly Schulz is Maryland’s Secretary of Commerce, a businesswoman, entrepreneur, strong supporter of life sciences/technology and business development, and she serves on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Tech Council. She and Marty Rosendale, CEO of the Tech Council, discuss the road ahead for Maryland and its journey to become the No. 1 biotech community in the nation. Secretary Schulz expresses the need for MD to be competitive with other states to attract and retain businesses. She ...
Going Beyond Your Backyard to Raise Capital with Susan Kearney
August 30, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBNewport Partner and CEO advisor Susan Kearney works closely in the technology markets. She and Marty Rosendale, CEO of MTC and also Partner at Newport, discuss why it’s a great time to be an entrepreneur in the DMV area. While some claim that this area lacks capital for startups, the truth is that the market is just extremely competitive everywhere, and Susan says you’ll have to get comfortable going “beyond your backyard” to find the right investors that fit your space.
Why Maryland? The Potential to be the Health IT Capital with Kristen Valdes
July 15, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBKristen Valdes, Founder and CEO of b.well Connected Health, reveals why she chose to establish and keep her company in Baltimore Maryland. She identifies some differences when it comes to raising capital for technology versus healthcare companies, where to find investors, and how to resist the pull to relocate to be closer to key stakeholders.
The Buzz About Leadership with Paragon Bioservice’s CEO, Pete Buzy
May 22, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBCatalent Biologics recently announced its acquisition of Paragon for $1.2 billion. As CEO, one of Pete’s main focuses has been putting together a “rockstar” leadership team, which he describes as one of the biggest factors to Paragon’s success. Pete also clues us into some of the things young companies should know about preparing for the capital markets and one of the leadership qualities CEOs should have to successfully engage with potential investors.
Help Save Patients’ Lives with Brad Stewart
May 22, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBWith a background in science, Brad’s push into business is unique in that he has technical knowledge as well as strategic knowledge. Brad claims that providing value is the most important aspect to raising capital, but providing value and good science are not always equivalent. Making a distinct influence, saving patients’ lives, and showing investors where they will get a return on their money is what will ultimately make a difference for life sciences companies. Hear Brad’s advice for prep...
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Getting Ready for the Capital Markets with Tony Cord
May 22, 2019 17:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBWhat causes a business to fail? Tony says it’s a lack of planning. He advises that in order to successfully raise capital, CEOs need to get out of the “weeds,” and be able to get to higher ground, take a strategic approach, and work on the business instead of in it. In order to properly strategize, CEOs need to completely and entirely understand the financial aspects of their businesses. Hear Tony’s advice for capital markets preparedness and how to understand de-risking your company.
Who. What. When. Where. Why. Introducing Capital M
May 22, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 8.26 MBRaising equity capital has been described as one of the biggest challenges for early and mid-stage companies in the Mid-Atlantic. With Capital M, the MTC hopes to address capital markets in this region and elevate the conversation to help companies prepare for the market. Join the conversation as Marty sits down with top executives who have successfully raised capital to discuss access to capital, what it means to be ready for the capital markets in this region, and their strategy for engagi...
Every “No” is One Step Closer to a “Yes” with Tien Wong
May 22, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBTien says that, “Investors want to invest in aspirin, not vitamins,” meaning that it’s important for any company looking to raise capital to clearly define a pain point and how they are solving it. He also reveals some common mistakes young entrepreneurs make with forecasting and trying to raise money, and why they end up missing the mark when they get in front of investors. Hear his tips for understanding how to navigate the markets and what resources are out there to help.