Biology  ×  Data  ×  Automation

Minute 52

Minute 52 is a moderated, two-speaker podcast focused on the technical and conceptual infrastructure shaping modern biology. Each episode features practitioners working at the intersection of biological systems, data, and automation.

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№ 01 — Speakers

Speaker nominations & proposals.

Know someone doing groundbreaking work at the intersection of biology, AI, or lab automation? We want to hear about them — or from them directly.

Submit a Proposal → № 02 — Book a Call

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Want to explore sponsorship, collaboration, or just connect?

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Sponsors, collaborators
& interviewees

BioMADE
Genialis
Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019
Tomorrow Inc.
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№ 003 — Get Involved

Three ways to join the conversation.

Whether you've got a speaker in mind, a partnership to explore, or a thought worth sharing — pick your path below.

№ 01 — Speakers

Speaker nominations & proposals.

Know someone doing groundbreaking work at the intersection of biology, AI, or lab automation? We want to hear about them — or from them directly.

Thank you — your proposal is in. I will be in touch within a week.
№ 02 — Book a Call

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Want to explore sponsorship, collaboration, or just connect? Grab twenty minutes on the calendar.

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№ 03 — Say Hello

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About

In 2019, John Cumbers mediated an hour-long discussion between George Church and Eric Schmidt on the future of biotechnology.

Somewhere around minute 52, things get interesting. The conversation becomes more direct, shifting into a free-flow of ideas.

That's the goal of Minute 52 — actual conversations about topics that really matter at the intersection of biology, bioengineering, and AI.

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Moderator

Kate Krueger

After crossing the basic science to deep tech divide, I have a great appreciation for understanding how tech works and where it's going.

Linktree

Covers much of my background, from PhD to deep tech to tech bio.

Press

A list of articles that quote me and articles I have written. I'm rather proud that Nature and The New Yorker are on the list.

Consulting & Sponsorships

Reach the people
building modern biology

Minute 52 connects directly with the researchers, founders, and scientists driving the next wave of biotech. Our audience is specialized, senior, and concentrated in the world's leading life sciences hubs.

Audience Demographics
35.3%
In Biotech Research — the single largest industry segment
49.2%
Senior, Director, or C-suite — nearly 1 in 2
38.5%
In the top 3 US biotech hubs (SF, Boston, NYC)
6.2%
Founders or Co-Founders — a rare, high-value segment
55.6%
In research or higher ed — science-first audience
34.2%
Senior-level — the largest single seniority tier
18.7%
SF Bay Area alone — the dominant metro
Company size
10,001+ employees16.2%
11–50 employees13.8%
1–10 employees11.5%
51–200 employees10.1%
1001–5000 employees9.6%
Other38.8%
Job title
Co-Founder3.3%
Professor2.9%
Founder2.9%
Postdoc Researcher2.2%
CEO1.8%
Location
18.7
SF Bay Area
18.7% of audience
11.2
Greater Boston
11.2%
8.6
NYC Metro
8.6%
3.4
LA Metro
3.4%
2.9
DC–Baltimore
2.9%
Seniority
Senior34.2%
Entry17.2%
Director8.7%
CXO6.3%
Manager + Other33.6%
Industry
Biotechnology Research35.3%
Research Services10.3%
Higher Education5.6%
Software Development4.6%
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing3.9%
Top companies
Ginkgo Bioworks Stanford University AbbVie Stealth Startup Genentech
Sponsorship Opportunities

Minute 52 offers targeted partnerships for organizations that want meaningful engagement with a deeply technical, senior-level biotech audience.

Episode
Episode Sponsorship
Brand integration within a single episode — pre-roll mention, mid-roll read, and show notes placement. Ideal for product launches and conference announcements.
Series
Series Partnership
Multi-episode presence across a thematic series. Includes co-branding on episode artwork, social promotion, and newsletter feature.
Consulting
Consulting & Advisory
Scientific advisory, landscape research, and ecosystem analysis at the intersection of biology, AI, and automation. Engagements scoped to your need.

Interested in sponsoring or working together? Reach out to discuss fit, audience alignment, and pricing.

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