{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Thoroughly Thriving","title":"From Idea to Impact: A Founder’s Journey with Bassil Dahiyat | #32","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2241,"description":"What does it take to turn a bold scientific idea into real-world impact?In Episode 32 of Thoroughly Thriving, we sit down with Bassil Dahiyat, co-founder and CEO of Xencor, to unpack the journey of building a biotech company from the ground up—and staying committed to that vision for nearly three decades.From pioneering protein engineering to developing life-changing therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases, Bassil shares what it really takes to innovate at the highest level.🔑 Key Takeaways:Why long-term vision beats short-term winsThe mindset required to build lasting innovationHow discipline and consistency shape breakthrough successLessons from scaling a biotech company over decadesLeadership principles for navigating uncertaintyIf you're a founder, leader, or professional looking to build something meaningful—this episode will challenge how you think about success.👉 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, innovation, and thriving at the highest level.\n(00:00) Introduction to Bassil Dahiyat(02:15) The Origin of Xencor(06:40) Engineering Proteins & Antibodies(10:25) Early Challenges & Breakthrough Thinking(15:10) The Power of Long-Term Vision(20:45) Scaling a Biotech Company(26:30) Leadership Lessons Over 30 Years(32:05) Innovation vs. Execution(38:20) Navigating Uncertainty in Science(44:10) Building a Lasting Impact","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kbajRkWd2zskg-dDekq9u_0PcI2XS8Pshh684sR6p20/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZGQ3/NTUzNTBlOTNlODZm/MDgxNTg0MDMzZjBl/MmU4Yy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}