There are moments in a founder’s life when a single “no” does not simply close a door; it changes the entire trajectory of what comes next. Some time ago, while laying the foundations for NAMina Bio Corp, I found myself standing at a crossroads that felt almost cinematic. On one side, there was the comfort of structure: access to capital, a guaranteed salary, and the appearance of safety. On the other hand, there was the harder path: preserving the independence of the science