How IT Can Make or Break Your Biotech IPO with Nam Doan

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How IT Can Make or Break Your Biotech IPO with Nam Doan | Essential Tips for Small Biotech Companies #biotechit #biotechstartup #itleadership

In this episode, we sit down with Nam Doan, a seasoned IT leader who has worked with several biotech companies at critical moments, including before, during, and after they’ve gone public. Please visit our website to get more information: https://swangroup.net/

He shares his insights on the role IT plays in ensuring IPO readiness, building strong data systems, and balancing speed with compliance in the highly regulated biotech industry.

Unlock the secrets to creating smart IT systems that can set your biotech company up for success. Learn why data quality matters more than you think, how poor systems can derail your IPO, and why strong IT leadership is essential for a smooth transition.

We also dive into AI, cybersecurity, and how small biotech companies can protect their data from becoming a liability. Whether you're in biotech or planning to start a new company, this conversation will give you valuable insights into how to build a strong IT foundation.

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✅ Get to know more about Nam Doan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndoanhuy

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. About Nam Doan (00:01:25)

3. Why business systems often lead to IT leadership (00:04:04)

4. The impact of failed ERP implementations (00:09:29)

5. Compliance for public vs. private/PE-backed companies (00:12:32)

6. Why good data matters and when it shows (00:19:31)

7. Can good data turn bad? The case for ongoing data curation (00:24:53)

8. Hiring junior staff to manage data under senior supervision (00:27:50)

9. AI's current and future role in biotech and beyond (00:30:20)

10. The cybersecurity threat landscape for small biotechs (00:38:22)