Accelerating Biotech | Congruence CEO Dr. Clarissa Desjardins
From Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada by TNKR Media
November 8, 2025 · 48 min
About this episode
Dr. Clarissa Desjardins discusses her journey as a biotech entrepreneur and the role of venture capital in innovation.
The Entrepreneur: Dr. Clarissa Desjardins, CEO, Congruence Therapeutics Mike and Dan are back with some federal budget analysis, a check-in on the national business climate and a fascinating conversation with an innovative biotech entrepreneur building her fourth and most ambitious venture. B ased in Montreal , Dr. Desjardins develops small molecule drugs using AI-driven computational platforms. She discusses her journey from grad student to serial entrepreneur, highlighting the vibrant Montreal biotech ecosystem and the crucial role of venture capital in advancing high-risk, long-term scientific innovation. Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada is a TNKR Media Original Production.
People in this episode
Hosts: Mike, Dan
Guest: Dr. Clarissa Desjardins
Topics covered
- biotech
- entrepreneurship
- venture capital
- AI-driven drug development
- Montreal business climate
Keywords
- biotech
- entrepreneur
- AI
- drug development
- venture capital
- Montreal
- innovation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Congruence Therapeutics, TNKR Media
Places: Montreal
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