How did you make the transition from brewing to founding a biotechnology startup?
Replied byKiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Founder & Executive Chairperson at Biocon
Niche: Health & Wellness
Revenue: Approx. $172 Million/month
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Started: 1978
I was about to leave for a job in Scotland when I met Leslie Auchincloss, an Irish biotech entrepreneur. He wanted to start an enzyme company in India and tracked me down. Despite my lack of business experience and capital, he convinced me to partner with him for a year.
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