Justin Byers | Founder & CEO, Axio BioPharma

Journey from scientist to business leader
Firsthand experience with inefficiencies in traditional biomanufacturing

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Overview

Welcome to an insightful exploration of biomanufacturing innovation! In this episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), host Ashutosh Garg interviews Justin Byers, Founder & CEO of Axio Biopharma, an AI-powered company revolutionizing the development and production of monoclonal antibodies.

Below is a summary presented in a blog format, with key questions and timestamped sections highlighting the major topics discussed.

00:00:53 – What inspired Justin Byers to combine biomanufacturing, technology, and entrepreneurship?

Journey from scientist to business leader
Firsthand experience with inefficiencies in traditional biomanufacturing
The rise of AI and large language models
The idea to apply predictive models to biomanufacturing

00:02:24 – What lessons from Justin’s early career shaped Axio’s vision?

Speed and scale can coexist
Importance of pattern recognition and learning from history
Value of cross-functional teams (scientists, engineers, data analysts)

00:04:11 – What is Axio Biopharma and how does it accelerate and de-risk biologics development?

AI-driven biomanufacturing mission
Breaking down data silos while respecting IP
Collective intelligence for industry-wide learning
Focus on downstream purification and accelerating tech transfer

00:06:26 – How are AI and machine learning applied in Axio’s design process?

AI application in antibody purification
Use of highly characterized chromatography and polishing data
Building and validating scalable predictive models
Connecting datasets for a full predictive framework

00:07:57 – How does Axio ensure reliability of AI predictions in drug manufacturing?

Reliability comes first: all predictions verified with wet lab experimentation
Use of trusted, well-characterized data
Federated learning system that protects raw partner data
Transparency and validation for stakeholder trust.

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Learn more about Justin Byers: LinkedIn

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