Rockets, self-driving cars and AI get most of the attention and venture capital. Meanwhile, diseases like HIV still have no widely available cure, even though we can control them.

HIV shows the problem. Antiretroviral therapy stops the virus from multiplying, but a small hidden reservoir of "sleeping" viral DNA stays inside long-lived immune cells (about 1 in a million CD4 T cells). It can't be seen or reached, so treatment is lifelong. As I understand it, the bottleneck is waking or silencing every sleeping copy, then clearing those cells safely.

My background is mixed:

Finance: grew up around a family business and the stock market.

Tech: Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Biology: self-taught out of curiosity, on top of 11th-12th grade bio.

Startups: worked in 3 startups, and I create content.

I'm not a biologist or a lab scientist, and I know biotech is slower and harder than building rockets. My plan is to learn the science properly, raise patient capital, and partner with scientists who know HIV and immunology.

I'd like honest feedback on:

Is this realistic for an outsider, and which role fits best (funder, founder, partner)?

Which research areas look most promising or neglected?

Are any scientists or biotech founders open to talking?

Please correct me where I'm wrong. I'm here to learn.

We’re an early-stage influencer marketing and UGC startup looking for a driven candidate to help us acquire clients, build brand partnerships, and grow our business.

**Compensation:**

- First 2 months: Commission-based — 5% per deal closed

- After 2 months: ₹25,000/month fixed salary + 5% commission

**Requirements:** Strong communication, sales, negotiation, and leadership skills. Experience in sales, business development, or influencer marketing is a plus.

**Women candidates are preferred.**

Interested? DM me with your experience and LinkedIn profile or resume!

Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on an early-stage business venture in India and am looking to connect with an angel investor, private investor, or someone experienced in funding early-stage entrepreneurs.
I’m seeking an initial investment of **Rs. 5–10 lakhs by 5 November 2026** to help me move forward with the next stage of execution. As the venture progresses, I intend to explore formal business financing options as well.
At this stage, I’m keeping the business details confidential, but I’m happy to discuss the opportunity privately with genuinely interested investors after establishing mutual trust.
I’m open to discussing a suitable arrangement, whether that involves equity, a structured investment, or another mutually agreed commercial arrangement.
I would particularly appreciate connecting with people who have experience investing in startups, small businesses, or first-time founders in India.
If you’re an investor yourself or can refer me to someone credible, I’d be grateful for the connection. Please comment or DM me.
Thank you.