The entrepreneurial journey is rarely straightforward—it’s unpredictable, challenging, collaborative, risky, transformative, and often deeply personal. VentureWell Voices takes you inside the journeys of science- and tech-driven entrepreneurs, sharing stories and insights straight from the founders themselves. Hosted by Christina Tamer, VentureWell’s vice president of Ventures, each episode delivers candid stories, lessons learned, practical advice, and inspiration for anyone passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Latest Episodes
Episode 2: The Science of Sight: Katie Solley and the Quest to Reverse Blindness
Featuring: Katie Solley, co-founder and CEO of Eyedea Medical
While 95% of corneal illnesses are either preventable or treatable, millions of people around the world are still waiting for a corneal transplant. After identifying a major gap in the corneal donation process, Katie Solley and her team at Eyedea Medical set out to make corneal surgery more accessible and efficient worldwide.
In this episode, Katie shares her journey from concept to commercialization, offering valuable lessons for early-stage founders pursuing high-impact innovation. You’ll hear how the Eyedea team collaborated with eye bank technicians to refine their device, scaled their business using only non-dilutive funding, and leveraged customer discovery to unlock their market—plus insights on stress-testing products and staying resilient through the startup grind. (Read transcript.)
Episode 1: From Parking Lot Prototype to Clean-Tech Production: Micah Ulrich’s Startup Journey
Featuring: Micah Ulrich, founder and CEO of Flux Hybrids
From a $30,000 parking-lot prototype to a 5,000-square-foot manufacturing facility generating over a million dollars in annual revenue, Micah Ulrich knows a thing or two about launching a venture. FluxHybrids develops plug-in hybrid conversion kits that allow gas or diesel vehicles to run on electricity when available, reducing fuel use and emissions.
In this episode, Micah shares his entrepreneurial journey and offers insights for startup founders looking to make a breakthrough. You’ll hear how Flux Hybrids identified its ideal market and value proposition, overcame early-stage setbacks, navigated impostor syndrome, and more. (Read transcript.)