Partnering with Insmed to Develop Treatments for Rare Diseases

A veteran and recipient of the U.S. Army Achievement Medal, Bryan Jadot has served in various capacities in financial institutions such as Wells Fargo Bank and Silicon Valley Bank. Bryan Jadot is now the senior managing director of life sciences at Hercules Capital, Inc. 

Hercules is a business development firm focused on venture lending. One of the firms that Hercules has worked with is Insmed. 

Insmed is a venture dedicated to improving the lives of patients battling rare diseases by developing innovative therapies. Hercules began working with Insmed in 2012. Attracted by the company’s experienced management team, sound balance sheet, and solid product, Hercules provided flexible financing to steer Insmed’s progress through the initial stages of the FDA approval process. Afterward, the two companies’ relationship deepened as Hercules gained first-hand experience with the difficulties involved in bringing a new drug to the market. 

Hercules continues to be a strong partner of Insmed, providing debt financing to foster its growth and ensure minimal equity dilution for the company's owners. Just last year (2016) Hercules signed a $55 million debt agreement with the company to allow it to refinance its existing debt obligations and enter into a licensing agreement with AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical giant.

Three Tips for Making Perfect Crepes

As the senior managing director of life sciences at Hercules Capital, Inc., Bryan Jadot manages a team of dynamic professionals. Outside of the office, Bryan Jadot enjoys making breakfast for his family, and one of his go-to dishes is crepes. 

The perfect crepe is a thin, airy, yet lightly crisp, pancake. Here are three tips for making perfect crepes every time:

1. Refrigerate the batter for an hour or more. Refrigeration helps relax the gluten and makes crepes light and airy. 

2. Ensure even heating. Turn on the heat five or six minutes before pouring batter into the pan. Preheating the pan will help make the crepes perfectly uniform and evenly cooked. 

3. Experiment with fillings. While a sweet filling like fruit is ideal for breakfast, a savory filling like sausage or seafood can turn the breakfast item into an easy and delicious lunch or dinner.