Behind the mic

Innovate and Elevate

About

Behind every pioneering idea, method, and device is a trailblazer daring enough to ask questions that push the boundaries and make the impossible possible. Host Sharon Kedar, co-founder of Northpond Ventures, a multi-billion-dollar science-driven venture capital firm, meets with these change agents on the Innovate and Elevate podcast.

Goals

  1. Raise awareness for biotech innovations

  2. Drive eligible clinical trial applications and/or investor outreach

  3. Position Sharon Kedar as a biotech thought leader


Scope

Creative Manager

Producer

● Direct video editor on story structure to turn a comprehensive 60-minute interview into a focused, compelling 25-minute episode that maintains emotional impact while highlighting key innovations.

● Lead production meetings and guest research

● Educate on best practices for sustainable growth

Show Notes

Show Note Content Writing

● Write a comprehensive 300-word episode summary following the established American

Building style guide and brand voice

● Include 6-10 key moments from the episode

● Identify and properly hyperlink resources mentioned in episodes

Website

Blog Post Content Writing

● Transform podcast show notes into a blog post

● Write SEO-optimized meta description

● Create custom URL slug

● Generate relevant tags and categories for episode classification

● Provide alt text for any provided images

Lightly Edited AI Transcript

● Ensure consistent speaker identification and timestamps

● Break long paragraphs into smaller, readable sections

● Correct spelling of people, brands, products

Newsletter

Newsletter Content Writing

● Refine episode show notes to create compelling newsletter copy

● Include a clear call-to-action for each episode

● Craft subject lines and preview text optimized for open rates

Upload, Format, and Schedule Newsletter

● Properly format newsletter with established template

● Conduct quality assurance testing prior to publishing

● Schedule email for episode release

Upload, Format, and Schedule Blog Post

● Embed episode player

● Format writing, photos, and guest bio

● Include standardized "Rate, Review & Follow" section

● Populate excerpt, meta data, and cover image

● Schedule blog post for episode release

Podcast Admin

Upload, Format, and Schedule Episode

● Upload and process audio file on podcast hosting site

● Integrate and quality control check dynamic ads

● Format episode title and show notes

● Upload transcript and provided episode cover art

● Accurately classify episode type, number, and season

● Include custom URL to the accompanying episode blog post

● Execute episode scheduling and publishing


Results

  • Launch of Season 1 (12 episodes)

  • Avg. episode view on YouTube: 300

  • Panelist at NYSE Women’s Health Summit

  • Moderator for a Northpond Ventures Women’s Health Panel (featuring Season 1 guests)

  • Invitation to the FDA’s inaugural Menopause Panel

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