From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market with Philip Crowley, Episode 8

In this episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Phil Crowley speaks with Dr. Michael Johnson, President of the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) and the former CEO and Co-Founder of Visikol, a leading biotech company. NJII is focused on accelerating technology and fostering innovation in order to have a positive economic impact in New Jersey.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

*Journey to Entrepreneurship: Michael Johnson talks about how his time at NASA inspired him to pursue entrepreneurship to make a significant impact.

* Learning Through Experience: Michael Johnson emphasizes the importance of self-learning and adaptability, highlighting how he and his co-founder acquired business skills on their own.

* Overcoming Challenges: Michael Johnson mentions that they tackled company challenges, particularly in sales and marketing, through a scientific and iterative approach.

* Networking and Building Relationships: Michael Johnson emphasizes the critical role of networking in building relationships that lead to key opportunities.

* Acquisition Process: Michael Johnson goes over the strategic decision to sell his company during favorable market conditions after navigating the challenges of COVID-19.

Learn more about Michael Johnson:

* Connect with Dr. Michael Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-johnson-ph-d-6839b724

* Follow the New Jersey Innovation Institute on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/njii

* Visit the New Jersey Innovation Institute’s channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newjerseyinnovationinstitu2600

* Visit the New Jersey Innovation Institute’s website: https://njii.com

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About From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market:

Your host Philip P. Crowley Esq. is the founder and Managing Partner at Crowley Law LLC, a boutique corporate law firm focused on helping emerging tech and life sciences startups launch and reach their full potential. In each episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Philip invites professionals serving the tech startup market to discuss various issues of importance in the industry and their part in it.

Watch more episodes of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market:

- Website: https://www.crowleylawllc.com

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROWLEYLAWLLC-hv8v

Connect and learn more from your host, Phil Crowley:

- Connect with Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcrowleynjny

- Visit Crowley Law’s website: https://crowleylawllc.com

- Follow Crowley Law LLC on LinkedIn: Crowley Law LLC | LinkedIn

- Follow Crowley Law LLC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrowleyLaw

From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market with Philip Crowley, Episode 1

In this episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Philip Crowley speaks with Inderjit (Indy) Sidhu, founder of Inderjit K. Sidhu, Esq., LLC, an established law firm with expertise across many legal fields and services, including immigration and corporate law. Indy is ​​an experienced immigration attorney and has worked through 5 different presidential administrations.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Why Business Immigration is relevant to the technology industry

* Indy's Journey into Immigration Law — A Canadian native, attending law school in the United States, Indy began her career as general counsel to I.T. companies.

* Understanding the different types of visas a foreign national with special technical competence may apply for when wanting to work in the United States

* Changes in Immigration Law in relation to the business over the last several years and the challenges they've presented to the process

* Indy’s most interesting and exciting immigration case

Do you have technology in development and need help navigating what can feel like a minefield of potential problems? Email us at info@CrowleyLawLLC.com and include Indy’s last name (SIDHU) in the subject for a complimentary conversation with one of our team members about some of the issues that are affecting you and your business.

Learn more about Inderjit (Indy) Sidhu:

* Connect with Indy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inderjit-sidhu-34717b

* Follow Indy’s business on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inderjit-k.-sidhu-esq-llc

* Visit Indy’s website: https://www.indysidhu.com

* Follow Indy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064145433405

* Email: inderjit@indysidhu.com

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About From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market:

Your host Philip P. Crowley Esq. is the founder and Managing Partner at Crowley Law LLC, a boutique corporate law firm focused on helping emerging tech and life sciences startups launch and reach their full potential. In each episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Philip invites professionals serving the tech startup market to discuss various issues of importance in the industry and their part in it.

Watch more episodes of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market:

- Website: https://www.crowleylawllc.com

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROWLEYLAWLLC-hv8v

Connect and learn more from your host, Phil Crowley:

- Connect with Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcrowleynjny

- Visit Crowley Law’s website: https://crowleylawllc.com

- Follow Crowley Law LLC on LinkedIn: Crowley Law LLC | LinkedIn

- Follow Crowley Law LLC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrowleyLaw

From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market with Philip Crowley, Episode 6

In this episode of "From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market," Philip Crowley speaks with Pam Cheng, Executive Vice President for Global Operations and Information Technology and the Chief Sustainability Officer at AstraZeneca. Pam is recognized for her significant contributions to sustainability in the healthcare industry and was named to Time Magazine's Health 100 for 2024.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Pam's journey into STEM influenced by her father’s reverse psychology and her passion for challenging the status quo

* The evolution of her career from engineering to senior leadership roles, utilizing her STEM background to solve complex problems in global operations

* Insights into effective leadership and the transition from technical roles to managing large teams and inspiring organizational success

* Strategies for small companies looking to partner with industry giants like AstraZeneca, focusing on specific pain points and leveraging agility and innovation

* The impact of artificial intelligence and digital tools on pharmaceutical processes and sustainability efforts, including innovative projects like using biomethane for energy

Learn more about Pam Cheng:

* Connect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-cheng-128759111

* Learn more about Pam and AstraZeneca on AstraZeneca’s website: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-company/leadership.html#modal-generic

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About From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market:

Your host Philip P. Crowley Esq. is the founder and Managing Partner at Crowley Law LLC, a boutique corporate law firm focused on helping emerging tech and life sciences startups launch and reach their full potential. In each episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Philip invites professionals serving the tech startup market to discuss various issues of importance in the industry and their part in it.

Watch more episodes of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market:

- Website: https://www.crowleylawllc.com

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROWLEYLAWLLC-hv8v

Connect and learn more from your host, Phil Crowley:

- Connect with Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcrowleynjny

- Visit Crowley Law’s website: https://crowleylawllc.com

- Follow Crowley Law LLC on LinkedIn: Crowley Law LLC | LinkedIn

- Follow Crowley Law LLC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrowleyLaw