Juhani Lahdenperä eMBA (AI/Bio

I’m a biotech executive and life science strategist with over 20 years of hands-on experience guiding early-stage ventures from idea to exit. My core strength lies in bridging science and business—whether it%27s forming a robust business plan, structuring financing rounds, or driving BD deals with pharma and investors. As a founding CEO of RNatives Inc. and founder of Biotech Start-Up Management (BSUM), I’ve built a track record in therapeutic platform development, dealmaking, and fundraising.

What makes me a valuable board member or advisor is my deep understanding of translational biotech, especially where novel science meets commercial reality. I bring strategic clarity, investor alignment, and practical insight to startups navigating growth, partnerships, or scientific-to-commercial pivots. I%27m also comfortable operating in regulated environments and across international ecosystems, with a special focus on Nordic and EU-US bridges.

Ideal companies to benefit from my involvement are:

- Pre-Seed to Series A life science startups, especially in therapeutics, platforms, or AI-biotech intersections.

- Ventures looking to prepare for due diligence, secure VC partnerships, or navigate academic-to-industry transitions.

- Companies needing executive-level coaching, especially for CEOs and Boards, or preparing to pitch to investors or pharma.

I operate remotely from Northern Finland and am available for strategic advisory roles, board positions, and thought leadership—particularly within European time zones.