Interview today with small Investment/PE shop. Literally have zero experience

I applied for an analyst position at a boutique investment firm (less than 5 ppl) which invests in biotech companies. They listed on the ad they preferred people with MD or PhDs, neither of which I have. But I have strong research exp, in a field related to one of the main companies they invest in and so I guess that's why they are considering me..? It's a small company and I think I will be speaking to one of the co-founders. I have zero business/finance knowledge. What kind of questions should I expect? What should I even ask?

Thanks!

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