Nucleate Podcast

Michael Langer has had a diverse and fascinating career, with experience spanning startups, venture capital, biotech, filmmaking, and philanthropy. He was inspired from a young age by his father's work in the Langer Lab and early exposure to the startup world. Langer's background includes formative experiences like an impactful internship at Living Proof and taking time off from college to backpack internationally, which he credits with shaping his entrepreneurial mindset. Langer reflects on lessons learned from his time at Pear Therapeutics, particularly around navigating business models and regulatory risks in the digital health space. This experience has informed his approach to investing in tech bio companies at his new fund, T.Rx Capital. Throughout the conversation, Langer emphasizes the critical role of storytelling in entrepreneurship and investing, providing insights on how founders can effectively communicate their vision.