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Executive Insights features conversations with visionary leaders shaping the future of biotech, pharma, medtech, diagnostics, and tools. Hear from CEOs, entrepreneurs, and investors about building companies, raising capital, and driving innovation. Whether you are growing a startup or scaling a global life sciences business, these candid discussions deliver the insights you need to succeed.

  1. 3D AGO

    Chris Hoyt | KeifeRx – Building Biotech Companies Around Academic Drug Discovery

    In this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Chris Hoyt, CEO of KeifeRx, a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company developing small molecule therapies for neurodegenerative diseases based on technology licensed from Georgetown University. Chris shares his journey as an entrepreneurial executive who has launched, funded, and scaled venture-backed companies across multiple industries before entering biotechnology. He discusses how those experiences translate to building a drug development company and the strategic decisions involved in turning promising academic discoveries into IND enabled programs. We explore the challenges of funding and scaling early-stage biotech companies, the importance of capital discipline in today’s market environment, and how leaders evaluate scientific opportunities when building new biotechnology ventures. This episode was streamed live on YouTube on March 9, 2026. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠genecoda.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    28 min

  2. FEB 24

    Ben Scruggs | Altis Biosystems – Engineering Predictive Human Gut Models for Drug Development

    In this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Ben Scruggs, the CEO of Altis Biosciences, a biotechnology company developing advanced human intestinal tissue platforms designed to improve the predictability of drug development. Ben explains how Altis’ RepliGut® platform addresses long-standing limitations in traditional preclinical gut models, which often fail to replicate human physiology and contribute to costly downstream clinical setbacks. He shares how the company is building scalable, functional human intestinal tissue systems to better model drug absorption, metabolism, toxicity, and inflammatory disease. We explore the discipline required to commercialize complex biology, the realities of scaling a platform biotechnology company, and how improving translational models can enhance capital efficiency across the pharmaceutical industry. Ben also offers perspective on leadership in deep science ventures, partnering with pharma, and positioning infrastructure technologies for long-term impact. This episode was streamed live on YouTube on February 23, 2026. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠genecoda.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    36 min

  3. FEB 7

    Murat Croci | Ibex Biosciences – Translating Breakthrough Science into Clinical-Stage Therapies

    In this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Murat Croci, Co-CEO of Ibex Biosciences, a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to address major unmet medical needs in oncology and infectious disease. Murat discusses how Ibex is advancing high-conviction therapeutic programs from preclinical success toward the clinic, and the discipline required to translate strong scientific data into IND-ready assets. He shares insights from his career across biotechnology, operations, and company leadership, and how taking personal capital risk alongside investors shapes his approach to execution and decision-making. We explore the realities of early-stage drug development, balancing portfolio focus with optionality, and the challenges founders face as programs transition from discovery into clinical development. Murat also offers his perspective on leadership under risk and what it takes to build durable biotech companies in today’s funding environment. This episode was streamed live on YouTube on February 6, 2026. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠genecoda.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    28 min

  4. JAN 24

    Gitte Pedersen | Genomic Expression – RNA Diagnostics and Transforming Precision Oncology

    In this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Gitte Pedersen, founder and CEO of Genomic Expression, a life sciences company focused on advancing RNA-based diagnostics to improve cancer care. Gitte discusses how Genomic Expression is applying RNA sequencing and data-driven diagnostics to help clinicians identify the most effective treatment options for individual cancer patients. She shares insights from her career journey, spanning corporate strategy, investment, and entrepreneurship, and how her multidisciplinary background has shaped the company’s mission-driven approach to innovation. We explore the challenges of translating complex genomic data into clinically actionable tools, the realities of scaling a diagnostics company within healthcare systems, and Gitte’s perspective on the future of precision oncology and RNA-based diagnostics. This episode was streamed live on YouTube on January 23, 2026. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠genecoda.com⁠⁠⁠.

    26 min

  5. JAN 10

    Jason Kralic | Tellus Therapeutics – Translational Biotech Platforms and Advancing Therapies for Neonatal Brain Injury

    In this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Jason Kralic, CEO and co-founder of Tellus Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapies for neonatal brain injury. Jason discusses how Tellus is building a translational biotech platform grounded in strong biological insight and disciplined execution, with a clear focus on addressing one of the most complex and underserved patient populations in medicine. He shares insights from his career journey as a neuropharmacologist and life sciences business development leader, including how his experience in large pharma and biotech informs the way he evaluates scientific risk, platform focus, and company strategy. We explore the challenges of translating science into the clinic, the realities of capital strategy and timing in today’s funding environment, and Jason’s perspective on what it takes to build biotech companies designed to endure. This episode was streamed live on YouTube on January 9, 2026. Learn more at ⁠⁠genecoda.com⁠⁠.

    31 min

  6. 12/09/2025

    Karthik Sriram | Parabilis Medicines – Strategic Finance and the Helicon™ Platform Shaping the Future of Peptide Therapeutics

    In this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Karthik Sriram, Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Parabilis Medicines, a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation peptide therapeutics through its innovative Helicon™ platform. Karthik discusses how Parabilis is applying platform science and strategic financial planning to advance medicines designed to deliver extraordinary outcomes for patients. He shares insights from his career journey, transitioning from biomedical engineering into corporate strategy and biotech finance, and highlights how FP&A plays a central role in aligning scientific priorities with operational execution. We explore the company’s vision for the Helicon™ platform, the opportunities and challenges of scaling a clinical-stage organization, and the broader trends shaping the future of peptide therapeutics and biotech company-building. This episode was streamed live on YouTube on December 8, 2025.Learn more at ⁠genecoda.com⁠.

    30 min

  7. 10/07/2025

    Jim Buck | Medcura – Advancing Surgical Safety Through Innovative Hemostatic Solutions

    In this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Jim Buck, President & CEO of Medcura, a medical device company advancing surgical safety through innovative hemostatic and wound treatment solutions. Jim discusses how Medcura is addressing one of healthcare’s most persistent challenges, rapid and reliable bleeding control, through a platform built on biocompatible, naturally derived polymers. He shares insights from his leadership journey, the company’s path from R&D to commercialization, and how Medcura’s technology is helping surgeons and patients achieve better outcomes in both surgical and wound care settings. This episode was streamed live on YouTube on October 6, 2025. Learn more at genecoda.com.

    31 min

  8. 09/22/2025

    Mike Stocum | Bantam Pharmaceutical – Targeting Cancer Through the Mitochondria

    In this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Mike Stocum of Bantam Pharmaceutical, a biotech developing therapies that target cancer cells through their mitochondria. Mike shares how Bantam is advancing its lead programs and building a strategy to translate cutting-edge science into new treatment options for patients. Learn more at ⁠genecoda.com⁠. Originally recorded and streamed on YouTube Live on September 19, 2025.

    35 min
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Executive Insights features conversations with visionary leaders shaping the future of biotech, pharma, medtech, diagnostics, and tools. Hear from CEOs, entrepreneurs, and investors about building companies, raising capital, and driving innovation. Whether you are growing a startup or scaling a global life sciences business, these candid discussions deliver the insights you need to succeed.

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