25 years of life sciences venture experience in one episode.

This week on Leading Beyond The Lab, @Lawrence Rose sat down with @Joey Mason, a venture investor with 25 years of experience across venture debt, venture capital and company building. Joey’s background spans senior roles with @Claret Capital Partners, @Sofinnova Partners, and earlier positions in investment banking and CRO services. His track record includes multiple successful exits, advising boards, working across Medtech, Biotech, digital health and Techbio, and supporting companies through regulatory approval, clinical development and commercial scale.

In this episode, Joey covers:

• Joey dives into his career spanning 25 years of Life Sciences experience, from early biotech to leading global investment firms.
• He unpacks the frameworks and philosophies that guide his investment decisions across the Life Sciences ecosystem.
• Joey reflects on a standout investment, what made it succeed, and the lessons it offers future founders.
• A candid discussion on what strong leadership looks like in high-growth Life Sciences ventures.
• Joey shares exactly what he looks for in a pitch, and what turns him off instantly.
• Looking ahead, Joey reveals where he’s placing bets and what excites him most about the next wave of Life Sciences innovation.

Check out this episode if you want a grounded, practical understanding of how life sciences companies are assessed, funded and supported behind the scenes, and how founders can communicate, hire and plan more effectively on the path to scale.

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Lawrence Rose

Co-Founder + Talent Solutions Director at @ARTO

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencerose/

Joey Mason

Venture Advisor @Sofinnova

Venture Partner @Claret Capital Partners

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-mason/

Timestamps

01:09 Joey’s Career

05:14 Investment approaches

19:17 Most successful investment

28:20 Leadership

32:46 How to pitch to Joey Mason

42:21 Future plans

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