What if one of the most advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in America was quietly being built in Sacramento?



In this episode, Jay Shukla, founder and CEO of Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, shares the incredible story of how he went from a broke student with a borrowed plane ticket to leading a fast-growing pharma company reshoring production in the U.S.



This is more than just a business success story — it’s a deep dive into entrepreneurship, innovation, and the grit it takes to build something that actually matters.



🎯 Inside the episode:

• The journey from virtual startup to full-scale pharma manufacturer

• How Nivagen is simplifying IV drug delivery with ready-to-use sterile bags

• Why bringing pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the U.S. is a strategic advantage

• The risks, pivots, and wins behind a $70M expansion in Sacramento

• Lessons in leadership, discipline, and building a company from scratch



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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Nivagen: A Hidden Pharma Giant in Sacramento  

02:00 – Taking the Risk: How Jay Started His Company  

05:00 – Early Wins and the Pivot to In-House R&D  

09:00 – Selling a Business Unit to Stay Focused  

11:00 – Inside the Facility: Sterile Tech and IV Bag Innovation  

15:00 – Why U.S. Manufacturing Matters Now More Than Ever  

18:30 – What’s Broken in the Pharma Supply Chain  

23:00 – How Regulation Affects American Manufacturers  

28:00 – Jay’s Vision: $70M Expansion and the Future of Nivagen  

32:00 – Jay’s Journey: From India to Entrepreneur and Role Model  



#Pharmaceuticals #Entrepreneurship #MadeInUSA #SacramentoBusiness #HealthcareInnovation #DrugManufacturing #Nivagen



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