Perspectives by Leerink Partners

Melanie Whittington, PhD, Head of the Leerink Center for Pharmacoeconomics interviews Holly Krasa, CEO of Blue Persimmon Group. In this episode they discuss the recent CPE Exclusive: Cobenfy™ for Adults Living with Schizophrenia, the need for innovation in schizophrenia, and the importance of listening to the stories from people living with schizophrenia.

Diane Vieira, Managing Director of Marketing & Communications at Leerink Partners, interviews Melanie Whittington, PhD, Head of the Leerink Center of Pharmacoeconomics. In this episode they discuss the origin of pharmacoeconomics, its societal importance, and staying true to your authentic self.

Sasha Kelemen, Head of Women and Family Healthcare Services and Technology Investment Banking at Leerink Partners, interviews Maya Hardigan, Founder & CEO of Mae. In this episode they discuss Maya's startup journey, the importance of solving for the needs of underserved mothers, and how the difficulties of the moment do not need to define or limit where we go.

Sasha Kelemen, Head of Women and Family Healthcare Services and Technology at Leerink Partners, interviews Carine Carmy, CEO & Co-founder of Origin. In this episode they discuss Carine's journey to Origin, her entrepreneurial spirit, and the multiple identities women in business can embody.

Thad Davis, Senior Managing Director, interviews Mark Michalski, MD, CEO of Ascertain. In this episode they discuss Mark's journey after medical school, the relationship AI can have with healthcare, and the importance of seizing opportunity.

In this episode, Thad Davis, Senior Managing Director, interviews Marty Bonick, President & CEO of Ardent Health Services where they discuss Marty's journey to Ardent, the importance of resiliency and adaptability, and putting the patient at the center of healthcare.

In this episode, Thad Davis, Senior Managing Director, interviews Sue Birch, Director of Washington Health Care Authority, where they discuss improving heath equity through data, the significance of care coordination, and the importance of patience and tenacity in instituting change.

In this episode, Thad Davis, Senior Managing Director, interviews Caitlin Donovan, Global Head of Uber Health, where they discuss the importance of mentorship, having a strong opinion, and knowing your value.

In this episode, Thad Davis, Senior Managing Director interviews Brian Holzer, MD, where they discuss Brian's journey from Doctor to CEO, how that changed his perspective, and his strong desire to give back.

In this episode, Thad Davis, Senior Managing Director, interviews Wayne DeVeydt, Managing Director at Bain Capital, where they discuss Wayne's unconventional childhood, his impactful philanthropic efforts, and the importance of intentional purpose.

In this episode, Thad Davis, Senior Managing Director, interviews Sift Founder & CEO Justin Nicols where he discusses starting his career in Milwaukee, the momentum he is creating with Sift and the importance of data in the ever-disrupted healthcare industry.

In this episode, Thad Davis, Senior Managing Director, interviews Juan Moreno, CEO and Co-Founder of STgenetics. We learn about Juan's upbringing in Colombia, his continuous learning mindset, and how genetic innovation in the dairy industry can help feed future generations.

In this episode, Jon Swope, Senior Managing Director and Head of Digital Health at SVB Securities interviews Gina Bartasi, Founder and Executive Chairman of Kindbody. We learn about Kindbody's momentum, Gina's upbringing in an entrepreneurial household, and how much has changed for women in business.

In this episode, Thad Davis, Senior Managing Director, interviews Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram, CEO and Founder of Proximie. We learn about her formative years in post-civil war Lebanon, how that sparked Nadine's love for medicine, and the future of surgery.

In this episode, Thad Davis, Senior Managing Director, interviews Seth Sternberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Honor, the world's largest home care network. We learn about Seth's unconventional path to success, the strides he is making with Honor, and the importance of making a direct impact.

In our first episode, Thad Davis, Senior Managing Director, interviews client, CEO and President of AliveCor, Priya Abani, where we learn how her upbringing, education, and time at Amazon and AliveCor have shaped her views on how to drive innovation.

In our signature podcast, we will share our insights and interview leaders across the industry to get their perspective on how they’re driving innovation. We’ll also be digging into the back story to learn more about what has most influenced their success. Be sure to check out all episodes of Perspectives by Leerink Partners.