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Innovation Wave

by Bob McGriff and David Crean

Access insights from thought leaders, CEOs and entrepreneurs in the life sciences ecosystem on the Innovation Wave podcast. On the show we dive into topics relevant to today’s quickly changing Life Sciences industry, including capital financing, partnering, mergers & acquisitions, real estate, and growth strategies. Host David Crean, Life Science investor and connector, and Bob McGriff, corporate real estate expert are fully immersed in the Life Science Ecosystem and have candid, real life conversations with guests who are on the leading edge of the industry.

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Episodes

  1. Dr. Courtney Young, co- founder and CEO of MyoGene Bio.

    Dr. Courtney Young is a prominent figure in the field of biotechnology, known for her pioneering work in gene editing therapies for rare muscle diseases. She is the co-founder and CEO of MyoGene Bio, a biotech startup focused on developing CRISPR-based therapies, particularly for Duchenne…

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  2. Dr. Ana Maria Moreno is the Founder and CEO of Navega Therapeutics, Inc.

    Dr. Ana Maria Moreno is the Founder and CEO of Navega Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company developing innovative gene therapies for chronic pain and other conditions.

  3. Dr. Lu Yin CEO of Persperion Diagnostics

    Exploring the Future of Personal Diagnostics with Dr. Lu Yin of Persperion Diagnostics

  4. Survive to 25' - The Life Science Ecosystem

    Bob McGriff and David Crean discuss the current conditions in Life Science industry financing and what to look for in the second half of 2024.

  5. Life Science trends and analysis 1st half 2024

    On this episode of the podcast Bob and David discuss the current state of the life science ecosystem through the halfway point of 2024, and they offer thoughts and analysis of what to expect for the remainder of this year.

  6. Tyrone Lam - Chief Operating Officer at GATC Health

    On the podcast we discuss the latest in AI-driven drug development and disease prediction.

  7. Melanie Platt - Founder @ Pitch Hackerz | Mentor @ Techstars Oakland & NYC | Helped Founders Raise $500M+

    Founder @ Pitch Hackerz | Mentor @ Techstars Oakland & NYC | Helped Founders Raise $500M+

  8. Tari Suprapto - Director, Search & Evaluation (West) at Novo Nordisk

    Dr. Tari Suprapto is recognized for her work in licensing, building, and managing strategic alliances, along with a robust technical background, highlighting her as a leader in bridging the gap between academic research and commercial applications. Tari took us through her journey and thoughts on...

  9. Ardy Arianpour, CEO and Co-Founder of Seqster

    Ardy Arianpour, CEO and Co-Founder of Seqster, joined Bob and David as guest for the Episode. Ardy shared the founding story and his vision for how Seqster is tackling the fragmentation of healthcare data by connecting patients' disparate health information into a single, comprehensive, and...

  10. JP Morgan Healthcare Conference Recap

    Cohost, David Crean, provides his insights from the recent JP Morgan healthcare conference in San Francisco in early January. David provides his insightful thoughts as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, partnering, capital financing, IPOs, and the overall outlook for 2024.

  11. Dr. Nazneen Dewji - Episode 10

    Dr. Nazneen Dewji is a distinguished figure in the field of Alzheimer's research. She is the Founder and CEO of Cenna Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company in La Jolla, California, dedicated to developing new treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Cenna is advancing a patented technology that...

  12. Derek Brunelle - Synthase Capital Partners

    On Episode 9 of the podcast we discuss some common issues and pitfalls that Life Science founders struggle with then it comes to fundraising, and Derek Brunelle arms us with some tips to make your pitch deck more impactful.

  13. Emilie Gross PhD, MBA - Artificial Intelligence and Drug Discovery

    On this weeks podcast we catch up with Emilie Gross at BioSymetrics who is on the leading edge of Artificial Intelligence and Drug Discovery.

  14. The Intersection of tech and Biotech with Nick Edwards

    Nick Edwards is a serial entrepreneur working at the intersection of tech and biotech. He's currently building a company focused on AI tools for life sciences and is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Allen Institute for AI. Nick's a neuroscientist by training. He did his PhD at Brown University...

  15. Episode 6 The Intersection of AI with Life Sciences

    On episode 6 of the podcast, Bob and David reviewed the current state of the capital markets and deal flow for life sciences in 3Q 2023, as well as discussed the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) with life sciences.

  16. Episode 5 - The Current State Of The Life Science Real Estate Market

    This week on the podcast we turn the tables on Bob McGriff and we discuss the current state of the Life Science real estate market. The Life Science real estate market has changed dramatically over the past 2 years. If you were looking for a lab / life science space 16 to 24 months ago, then you...

  17. CytoHub Founder and CEO - Rajib Biswas, PhD

    On the podcast today, we have the dynamic founder and CEO of CytoHub, Rajib Biswas. With a rich background in Cell and Gene Therapy, he's been at the helm of groundbreaking projects, bringing innovative cell-based therapies from the lab to the market. Equipped with a Ph.D. in Bioproducts and...

  18. Westbrook Weaver - CEO of Tempo Therapeutics

    Westbrook Weaver, CEO of Tempo Therapeutics, provides insight and his perspective on successful capital financing of his life sciences company.

  19. Episode #2 Current State of Biopharma

    The last year and a half has been exceptionally challenging for life sciences companies. We have seen many companies struggle to raise money while simultaneously tighten budgets, lay off their employee base, explore multiple alternative avenues for financing, and become more focused on priority...

  20. Episode 1. A Life Science Ecosystem Podcast

    Innovation Wave. What to expect in this podcast. Episode 1 Hosts Bob McGriff and David Crean discuss the theme and purpose behind creating this podcast. They also talk about the current state of Life Science funding and what to expect in the industry over the next several months. The podcast will...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Access insights from thought leaders, CEOs and entrepreneurs in the life sciences ecosystem on the Innovation Wave podcast. On the show we dive into topics relevant to today’s quickly changing Life Sciences industry, including capital financing, partnering, mergers & acquisitions, real estate, and growth strategies. Host David Crean, Life Science investor and connector, and Bob McGriff, corporate real estate expert are fully immersed in the Life Science Ecosystem and have candid, real life conversations with guests who are on the leading edge of the industry.

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Innovation Wave currently has 21 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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Access insights from thought leaders, CEOs and entrepreneurs in the life sciences ecosystem on the Innovation Wave podcast. On the show we dive into topics relevant to today’s quickly changing Life Sciences industry, including capital financing, partnering, mergers & acquisitions, real estate, and...

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Innovation Wave is created and hosted by Bob McGriff and David Crean.
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