#169 Mark Goldstone: Pharmacist, Copywriter, Investor

Mark Goldstone has worked for more than 25 years in the healthcare/life sciences industry.     He has a passion for technology, new “stuff” and all things creative.     Currently based in New York City, Mark spends his days working as the General Partner of Forepont Capital: a performance-focused venture capital firm that invests in early-stage life science companies.     Mark began his career as a pharmacist with the UK retail giant Boots before his love for writing led him to a new career in advertising as a copywriter — which has unexpectedly led him to where he is today.    In today's conversation we talk about: The value of learning how to write well Why "Big-Pharma" isn't all bad How to deal exponential change in a fast-paced world And the successes/challenges faced along the way   Check it out! // To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Mark (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/mark-goldstone-forepont-capital   Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.   To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/   Cheers!   — Matt