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We dive into the stories of people shaping life sciences and biotech. Each episode highlights scientists, professionals from the lab to the boardroom, entrepreneurs, and innovators—their career twists, key decisions, and impact. It’s packed with insights, advice, and inspiration for anyone curious about science-driven careers making a difference.
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How do you turn complex scientific data into a compelling narrative that drives sales and investment? In this episode, of the PATHWAYS IN LIFE SCIENCE podcast, we sit down with Paul Naphtali, founder of GenoWrite, to discuss the critical role of storytelling in the life sciences and biotech industries. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Science isn’t just about the data; it’s about making that data knowable and approachable. Whether you are a scientist, an investor, or a business development professional, t...
In this episode, we sit down with David Remedios, National Sales Digital Pathology Specialist at Leica Biosystems, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of digital pathology and the intersection of science and technology in modern healthcare. From the halls of the innovative Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital to remote diagnosis in Newfoundland, David shares his insights on how automation and digitization are solving critical labor shortages and changing the way doctors work. We also dive into ...
In this episode of North Star Scientific, we explore the unconventional journey of Rob, who transitioned from a high school history teacher to a 15-year veteran in the life sciences sales industry. Rob shares his unique philosophy on being a "Chief Happiness Officer"—focusing on empathy, transparency, and helping customers succeed rather than just closing a deal. We also dive into how technology and AI are transforming the way sales professionals interact with scientists and what the future ...
What happens when a molecular biology major realizes they aren't meant for the lab bench? In this episode of North Star Scientific, we sit down with David Nathan, CEO of Scaler Marketing, to explore the intersection of science, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. David shares the raw reality of starting a business with a family of five, the unconventional lessons he learned from Amway, and how he transitioned from selling $5,000 websites to running a specialized agency for major scientific c...
"People make the difference." We sit down with Berendia Jackson, a high-impact sales leader in the biotech industry. Berendia shares her unique journey from the lab bench to leading commercial teams for global life science giants. We discuss the critical balance between technical expertise and soft skills, how the "customer journey" has evolved over two decades (from Palm Pilots to AI), and the honest reality of being a minority in executive leadership. This is a must-watch for anyone lookin...
Your degree only goes so far. Practical application is what makes you valuable. In this episode of the Pathways in Life Science podcast, we sit down with our own Managing Partner, Jeff Storelee, to discuss his transition from the QC lab at Bio-Techne to leading major sales teams. Jeff opens up about the "hard lessons" of the Northeast sales territory, why being an introvert didn't stop him from succeeding in sales, and the importance of telling customers the truth—even when it means losing a...
We vastly overestimate what’s possible in 2 years, but we vastly underestimate what’s possible in 10. In this episode of Pathways in Life Science, we speak with R.J. about the early 90s origins of AI and his journey through the "dot-com bubble" to founding a healthcare-focused software firm. R.J. breaks down why AI isn't just about writing poems. It's about detecting gender in retinal images, managing chronic conditions like diabetes through real-time agents, and enabling "aging in home" thr...
Culture isn't the people. It's the space between the people. In this podcast episode of Pathways in Life Science, we explore why even the best science and the most funding can't save a biotech company with a broken culture. Tom Froggatt, CEO of Singular, breaks down his "7 Building Blocks" framework for creating an environment that scales, retains talent, and navigates the unique challenges of the life sciences industry. We discuss the "Five Monkeys" experiment on cultural behavior, why hir...
Every time I fail at a venture, I learn something new and that’s how I get better. In this episode of the Pathways in Life Science podcast, we sit down with Mark Whittaker, founder of flywheel bio-conversion and co-founder of Abide Analytical. Mark shares his fascinating transition from a 20-year career at Bio-Techne to becoming a "kinetic learner" in the world of startups. We dive into unconventional topics like upcycling grocery waste into black soldier fly fertilizer, the impact of Canad...
Your target audience doesn't just care about specifications. They care about the job they have to do. In this conversation on the Pathways in Life Science podcast, Jasmine walks us through her pivot from an NIH post-doc studying protein-associated fat droplets to leading marketing at companies like Amersham, GE Healthcare, and Gyros Protein Technologies. We explore the "myth" that scientists only care about data and why the life science industry should take a page from Apple’s "1,000 songs i...
Every path is winding, and it doesn't matter where you start, you can always make an impact in the life sciences. In this podcast episode of Pathways in Life Science, we sit down with Carl, the man often described as the "quarterback" of Montreal’s scientific community. Carl discusses his early days in the travel industry and how a single billboard from Air Canada signaled the end of the brick-and-mortar travel agency era, prompting his shift toward the medical and biotech sectors. We explo...
Sometimes laziness is the mother of ingenuity—I was just too shy to cold call. In this episode of Pathways in Life Science, we sit down with Guillaume, founder of Biotech Connect. Guillaume explains how his hatred for cold calling led him to start hosting coffee-and-donut socials at the University of Montreal, which eventually snowballed into Canada’s premier turnkey event service for life science manufacturers. His story is a masterclass in resilience. We discuss the $10,000 "leap of faith...
Breakthroughs in medicine are useless unless patients can access them. In this episode of the PATHWAYS IN LIFE SCIENCE podcast, Kaitlyn Sai shares her harrowing journey of being diagnosed with ITP, a condition where the immune system destroys its own platelets. After traditional treatments failed and she ended up in the emergency room with life-threatening bleeding, her doctor prescribed a game-changing drug called Eltrombopag (Promacta). The catch? Her insurance company denied coverage, le...
Every path is winding, and most of the time it goes up and down. In this episode of the Pathways in Life Science podcast, we sit down with Sarah, Sales Manager at Atelerix, to talk about the reality of finding your place in the life sciences. Sarah opens up about her "chaotic" background—starting with a biotechnology degree and a year-long stint testing dishwashing pods that made her never want to step foot in a lab again. We explore her transition into teaching and recruitment, where she s...
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