085 - Digital Innovation, Proteomics, Core & Non-Core Innovation, Consulting after Academia, Democratizing Access and Clinical Trials with Jacob Laprote

On this episode I was joined by Jacob Laporte, Co-Founder of the Novartis Biome. Jacob discusses: (1:56)Harvard PhD to Consulting in Innovation Management (11:50)Core & Non-Core Innovation (21:09)Digital Technologies in Pharma (27:39)Democratizing Access and Clinical Trials (32:35)Proteomics Dr. Jacob LaPorte is an ex-Harvard chemist and ex-McKinsey consultant who is passionate about leading digital transformations to improve healthcare for patients. Jacob founded and led The BIOME by Novartis (aka Novartis Biome), the company’s first-ever, externally-branded innovation lab. Prior to joining Novartis, Jake founded Snapdragon Chemistry, a company focused on transforming chemical manufacturing using digital technologies and artificial intelligence.