{"id":13105,"date":"2026-06-02T23:18:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T03:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/tims-founder-kitchen-from-brainstorm-to-the-presidents-office-in-two-months-featuring-jake-becraft-strand-therapeutics-868\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T23:18:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T03:18:53","slug":"tims-founder-kitchen-from-brainstorm-to-the-presidents-office-in-two-months-featuring-jake-becraft-strand-therapeutics-868","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/tims-founder-kitchen-from-brainstorm-to-the-presidents-office-in-two-months-featuring-jake-becraft-strand-therapeutics-868\/","title":{"rendered":"Tim\u2019s Founder Kitchen \u2014 From Brainstorm to the President\u2019s Office in Two Months (Featuring Jake Becraft, Strand Therapeutics)\u00a0(#868)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Reimagining Biotech with Jake Becraft of Strand Therapeutics \u2014 Tim\u2019s Founder Kitchen\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mZ-vJ6kDRD0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DrSynbio\">Jake Becraft<\/a><\/strong> is the CEO and Co-founder of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.strandtx.com\/\">Strand Therapeutics<\/a>, a company building one of the most advanced programmable genetic medicine platforms in biotechnology. Under his leadership, Strand is redefining what RNA medicines can do by enabling cell-selective targeting and therapeutic payload delivery inside the body, unlocking a new class of precision genetic therapies. He has guided the company from its founding vision through platform development and into clinical translation, positioning Strand at the forefront of next generation RNA therapeutics.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond his role at Strand, Dr. Becraft is an influential voice in the national biotechnology landscape. He engages and advises policymakers, defense leaders, and industry stakeholders on biosecurity, innovation strategy, and strengthening American competitiveness in advanced biotechnology. Trained as a synthetic biologist at MIT, he operates at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and policy, focused on building both the companies and the institutional frameworks required to secure the future of programmable medicine.<\/p>\n<p>He received his Ph.D. in Biological Engineering and Synthetic Biology from MIT. He serves on the board of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please enjoy!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This episode is brought to you by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/helixsleep.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Helix<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Sleep<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0premium mattresses:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/helixsleep.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HelixSleep.com\/Tim<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0(20% off any purchase)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/incogni.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Incogni,\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><strong>which automatically removes your personal data from the web, helping shield you from fraud, scams, and identity theft:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/incogni.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Incogni.com\/Tim<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0(use code TIM at checkout and get 60% off an annual plan)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"podcast-player\">\n<div class=\"podcast-player-inner-wrap\">\n<p>Tim\u2019s Founder Kitchen \u2014 From Brainstorm to the President\u2019s Office in Two Months (Featuring Jake Becraft, Strand Therapeutics)<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.art19.com\/shows\/58dacbdc-646e-4585-9914-19c3de11d1ba\/episodes\/51a11020-0802-4eae-8024-7cc2bee2cd77\/embed?type=micro\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 30px; border: 0 none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional podcast platforms<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Listen to this episode on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/868-tims-founder-kitchen-from-brainstorm-to-the\/id863897795?i=1000770838211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/04EV7D2yhOJtKxuqyoC6TP?si=IoqB_IODQTiss2QuRD-Wtw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/overcast.fm\/+AAKebtq3y3c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overcast<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastaddict.com\/podcast\/2031148#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podcast Addict<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/timferriss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pocket Casts<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/castbox.fm\/channel\/id1059468?country=us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castbox<\/a>,\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/music.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLuu6fDad2eJyWPm9dQfuorm2uuYHBZDCB\">YouTube Music<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/9814f3cc-1dc5-4003-b816-44a8eb6bf666\/the-tim-ferriss-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/podcast\/The-Tim-Ferriss-Show\/B08K58QX5W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audible<\/a>, or on your favorite podcast platform.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcripts<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect with <strong>Jacob Becraft<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drsynbio\">Twitter<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.strandtx.com\/\">Strand Therapeutics<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Books, Movies, &amp; Recommended Reading<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Companies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Institutions &amp; Organizations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Concepts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>People<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This episode is brought to you by <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/incogni.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Incogni<\/strong><\/a><strong>: erase your personal data from the web and prevent scams, fraud, and identity theft!<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/incogni.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Incogni<\/a>\u00a0automatically removes your information across 420+ data brokers (1,000+ additional sites covered in their Unlimited plan), and they keep it scrubbed automatically. Deloitte has independently verified the headline numbers (245M+ removal requests), and the company adheres to AICPA SOC security standards, with an A+ rating from the BBB. And with their Unlimited plan, if you find your info on a site they don\u2019t automatically monitor, just send them the link, and their privacy team will handle it. <strong>\u200b<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/incogni.com\/tim\">Protect yourself now with\u00a0Incogni. Go to Incogni.com\/Tim to get 60% off their annual plan<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This episode is brought to you by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/helixsleep.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Helix Sleep<\/strong><\/a>!\u00a0<\/strong>Helix was selected as the best overall mattress of 2025 by\u00a0<em>Forbes<\/em> and <em>Wired<\/em> magazines and best in category by <em>Good Housekeeping<\/em>, <em>GQ<\/em>, and many others. With\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/helixsleep.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helix<\/a>, there\u2019s a specific mattress to meet each and every body\u2019s unique comfort needs. Just take their quiz\u2014<a href=\"http:\/\/helixsleep.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">only two minutes to complete<\/a>\u2014that matches your body type and sleep preferences to the perfect mattress for you. They have a 10-year warranty, and you get to try it out for a hundred nights, risk-free. They\u2019ll even pick it up from you if you don\u2019t love it.\u00a0<strong>And now, Helix is offering listeners 20% off all mattress orders for a limited time at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/helixsleep.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HelixSleep.com\/Tim<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jake Becraft is the CEO and Co-founder of Strand Therapeutics, a company building one of the most advanced programmable genetic medicine platforms in biotechnology. 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