BIO from the BAYOU: Build Your Biotech Network with Key Opinion Leaders and Investors

What does it take to develop a thriving innovation ecosystem in biotech? How can partnerships between academia, industry, and startups drive long-term growth?
In this fan-favorite episode, Mark Crowell, RTTP, Executive Entrepreneur in Residence at UNC Chapel Hill, joins host Patrick Reed, RTTP, to explore these questions. Drawing on his experiences from Research Triangle Park and beyond, Mark discusses key elements in ecosystem development and shares insights into his startup company, Arkane Innovation.
In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The critical components of a successful innovation ecosystem and how to foster collaboration.
• Lessons learned from Research Triangle Park and how to apply them to up-and-coming regions like the Gulf South.
• The importance of authentic partnerships and how they drive value beyond just financial returns.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into ecosystem development and partnerships in the biotech world!
Links:
Connect with Mark Crowell, RTTP.
Check out Mark’s Fireside Chat on Ecosystem Development at BIO on the BAYOU.
Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill’s Eshelman Institute for Innovation.
Learn more about Arkane Innovation.
Connect with Patrick Reed, RTTP, and learn about his position as Auburn University’s Executive Director of the Intellectual Property Exchange.
Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 2025.
Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU – the podcast.
Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.