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It's time for another 🛰️ FounderNest Flyby Newsletter 🛰️, where we help you stay sharp with innovation trends and insights.
This week, our research team listened to your feedback on LinkedIn, so get ready to start your engines and discover what is fueling the biotechnology sector.
In today’s newsletter:
- 💡 Our insights from this week
- 🗞️ Quick Hits from this week’s news
- 🤖 This week’s biotechnology Deep Dive
- 📡 11 trends from our Industry Radar
Our insights.
"The best product doesn’t always win—the best-distributed product does. Many innovation teams fall into the trap of focusing too much on the product and not enough on how it reaches users. Bake distribution into the product from day one.
Ask: “How will this spread?” If you can’t answer that, you’re not ready to build."
Felix Gonzalez
CEO and Co-Founder at FounderNest
"The best ideas don’t always come from the top. In fact, innovation teams perform better when leadership doesn’t dictate solutions but instead defines problems. The people closest to the work (engineers, designers, product folks) often have the best insights. Flatten decision-making. Let the people actually doing the work propose and test solutions."
Miguel Gonzalez
COO and Co-Founder at FounderNest
Quick Hits.
Short and sweet—news that caught our eye this week.
📈 With rising retirements and AI replacing routine tasks, organizations risk losing expert knowledge. To combat this, they're using tools and microlearning to transfer skills from experts to novices.
🚀 Companies are reshaping structures to maximize AI benefits, focusing on flattening hierarchies and enhancing agility to drive growth through technological advancements.
📊 AI-assisted teams report a 45% improvement in task completion speed, but 55% of workers feel AI increases pressure to deliver more. Burnout risk is 30% higher in organizations that fail to set clear AI usage policies.
Deep Dive: Biotech Boom: Projecting a $5 Trillion Market by 2034.
Our bread and butter—comprehensive, personalized industry insights.
TL;DR
- 🧬 Biotech market set for major growth through innovation.
- 🔍 Gene editing and CRISPR lead personalized care.
- 🏛️ Government funding crucial for biotech advancement.
- 💊 Biopharmaceuticals drive growth with specificity.
1. 🧬 Market Growth Projection
The biotechnology market is set to expand dramatically, growing from USD 1744.83 billion in 2025 to USD 5036.46 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 12.5%, fueled by technological advancements.
2. 🔍 Emergence of Personalized Medicine
Cutting-edge technologies like gene editing and CRISPR are revolutionizing personalized treatments, offering precision medicine based on individual genetic makeup.
3. 🏛️ Government Initiatives
Strategic funding from programs like the United States NIH and Europe’s Horizon Europe Program is bolstering biotechnology R&D, providing substantial support for life sciences.
Industry Radar.
Stay ahead of the curve—every newsletter we give you 11 of the hottest topics and trends across our reference industries.
1. Oil and energy: Major Oil Giants Prioritize Efficiency Over Renewables with $112 Billion Investment Plan for 2025
Six major oil companies, including ExxonMobil and BP, plan to spend $108-112 billion in 2025, prioritizing efficiency and returns over aggressive renewable energy investments. BP is increasing oil and gas investments by 20%, while ExxonMobil remains the largest spender at $27-29 billions.
2. Food and beverages: Food and Beverage Sector Gears Up for 2025 Growth Amid Economic Pressures
The food and beverage sector in NY and NJ reported 20% revenue growth in 2024, with 87% expecting further growth in 2025 despite economic pressures like rising costs and interest rates. Companies are investing in AI, automation, and cybersecurity to address workforce and supply chain challenges.
3. Healthcare: AI Notetaking Assistants Ease Clinician Burnout but Financial Benefits Remain Unclear
AI-backed notetaking assistants are reducing clinician burnout and cognitive load, though their financial impact remains unclear. While adoption is rapid, evidence on productivity gains is limited. Health systems report improved patient experiences and reduced burnout, with examples like Mass General Brigham showing a 40% reduction.
FounderNest Bonus: We asked our Market Intelligence tool to dive deeper into the AI technologies shaping the industry. Below are just some of the results. Get in touch to see how we can help.
4. Technology: AI Tools Boost Developer Output but Intensify Demand for Senior Talent and Skills
AI coding tools are raising developer output expectations, with 30% of code now AI-generated, according to a HackerRank report surveying 13,000 developers. This has led to a hiring shift towards senior developers, with lead roles increasing by 22% in 2024.
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5. Retail and logistics: Retail M&A Surges in 2024 with Megadeals Driving Value Amid Rising Valuations
In 2024, retail M&A activity surged, with deal values doubling and median valuations rising from 9x to 10x. Megadeals, like Alimentation Couche-Tard's $58 billion bid for Seven & I, accounted for 85% of the value increase. Megadeals over $5 billion have consistently represented more than 25% of deal value in recent years. Retailers are investing in diligence and leveraging AI for efficient deal processes amid regulatory scrutiny.
6. Farming and agriculture: Generative AI Revolutionizing Agriculture
Generative AI is set to transform agriculture by analyzing vast datasets to provide actionable insights, improving productivity and sustainability across the value chain. This technology enables real-time decision-making for farmers and enterprises, optimizing resource use and addressing challenges like climate change.
7. Banking: AI in Banking 2025: Open Source Adoption Transforms Banking Industry
Open source has spread across banking as firms embrace IT modernization and collaboration. Major banks like Citi and JPMorgan Chase have retired legacy systems and open-sourced various tools, improving efficiency and innovation. The move to open source attracts talent and reduces costs, reshaping banking technology infrastructures.
FounderNest Bonus: We asked our Market Intelligence tool to dive deeper into the trends shaping the banking industry. Below are just some of the results. Get in touch to see how we can help.
8. Pharmaceuticals: Pharma Faces Revenue Hurdles with Patent Expiries
Pharma's revenue is threatened by $300 billion in losses due to patent expirations by 2028. With 65% of big pharma's revenue relying on dealmaking, there's a growing emphasis on strategic growth and value creation.
9. Manufacturing: Manufacturing Industry's Path to Success in 2025
In 2025, the manufacturing industry is set to grow with a 4.9% CAGR, reaching $20.8 trillion by 2031. North America leads in clean tech investment, while Europe faces regulatory challenges and Asia drives digital transformation. Key issues include labor shortages, supply chain fragility, and consumer demand for sustainability.
10. Aerospace: Aircraft Manufacturers Struggle with Delivery Goals Amid Production Challenges
Airbus and Boeing face aircraft delivery shortfalls due to production limitations and supply chain issues. Airbus aims for 820 deliveries in 2025 but has only delivered 134 in Q1. Boeing's 2025 target of 610 seems out of reach, with just 130 delivered. Both companies are working to increase output, but challenges persist.
11. Automotive: 2024 Vehicle Market Overview
In 2024, global vehicle sales saw a modest 2% increase amid a challenging transition period marked by slow electric vehicle sales. The US market thrived due to a strong economy, while China’s price war boosted sales but hurt profits. Europe's market struggled with economic challenges and geopolitical tensions.
