Risk, Rigor, and Reality: Suan Tuang on Investing Across Private and Public Biotech

Suan Tuang, MD, PhD, didn’t take a traditional path into biotech investing, and this journey shapes how he evaluates risk today. Now at TCG Crossover, and with prior experience at Foresite and Eventide, Suan brings a clinician-scientist lens to investing across private and public markets. In this episode, Suan shares how his immigrant journey and academic challenges at MIT and Harvard have shaped his unique approach to risk and resilience. Learn how he leverages clinical data over hype, balances scientific rigor with market realities, and more. Suan also offers practical advice for aspiring investors and entrepreneurs. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiration.

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