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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 23 MIN

From Biochemist to Entrepreneur

from Entrepreneurship Lab · host Nevena Bazalac

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Lab, we sit down with Mireille Toulekima — PhD biochemist, former biotech executive, and founder & CEO of VGAM — to explore the powerful intersection of science, health, and entrepreneurship. Known as the pioneer of Skin Science 3.0, Mireille is redefining how we think about skin: not just as a surface, but as a living system deeply connected to hormones, stress, trauma, and life experiences.Featured in ELLE Magazine, HuffPost, and Dragon's Den, Mireille shares how personal challenges — including her son’s brain tumour, her mother’s leukemia, and her own skin struggles — became the driving force behind her mission to simplify complex biochemistry into science-backed solutions that empower women with clarity and peace of mind.This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, resilience, women’s health, the future of skincare, and the art of turning deeply personal experiences into purpose-driven innovation.

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Lab, we sit down with Mireille Toulekima — PhD biochemist, former biotech executive, and founder & CEO of VGAM — to explore the powerful intersection of science, health, and entrepreneurship. Known as the pioneer of Skin Science 3.0, Mireille is redefining how we think about skin: not just as a surface, but as a living system deeply connected to hormones, stress, trauma, and life experiences.Featured in ELLE Magazine, HuffPost, and Dragon's Den, Mireille shares how personal challenges — including her son’s brain tumour, her mother’s leukemia, and her own skin struggles — became the driving force behind her mission to simplify complex biochemistry into science-backed solutions that empower women with clarity and peace of mind.This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, resilience, women’s health, the future of skincare, and the art of turning deeply personal experiences into purpose-driven innovation.

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