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

From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market with Philip Crowley, Episode 5

In this episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Philip Crowley speaks with Tor Alden, who has been global VP for design and development for the Steripak Group, a contract design & manufacturing organization (CDMO) serving the healthcare industry. Tor has a distinguished career going back more than 30 years, dealing with industrial design and human factors engineering.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Career and Background: Tor Alden shares his journey from studying industrial design at Syracuse University to becoming the global VP for design and development at SteriPak Group.

* Innovative Design Approach: Tor emphasizes the importance of user-centered design in medical technology, shifting from technology push to user needs-focused development.

* Challenges in Medical Device Design: Tor discusses the complexities of designing medical devices, balancing regulatory requirements, user needs, and technical specifications.

* Importance of Team Dynamics: Tor highlights the significance of building a collaborative and trusting team environment, emphasizing open communication and problem-solving.

* Proud Achievements: Tor shares his pride in projects like developing a system for identifying circulating tumor cells with Immunicon and a digital microscope for cancer diagnosis with Patient Next.

Learn more about Tor Alden:

* Connect with Tor Alden on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toralden

* Connect with SteriPack on Linkedin: https://ie.linkedin.com/company/steripack

* Visit SteriPack’s website: https://steripackgroup.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 4

In this episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Philip Crowley speaks with John Pennett, Partner at Eisner Advisory Group LLC, an alternative practice structure that provides business advisory and non-attest services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and codes of conduct. John leads the National Technology and Life Sciences Group, bringing over 35 years of experience in public accounting focused on life science and technology companies.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Growth and Transformation of EisnerAmper: John Pennett discusses EisnerAmper's significant growth, including private equity investment and 17 acquisitions, expanding to over 4,500 employees and 30 offices.

* Key Issues for Startups: John highlights critical startup considerations like entity selection, ownership allocation, and financial planning for investor credibility.

* Tax Planning and Benefits: He emphasizes the importance of tax planning for startups, including benefits like Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) and Section 83B elections.

* R&D Tax Credits: John highlights federal and state R&D tax credits that can offset research costs and support payroll expenses for startups.

* Challenges for Foreign Companies in the U.S.: He discusses the complexities for foreign companies entering the U.S. market, including tax jurisdictions, entity choice, and regulatory compliance.

Learn more about John Pennett:

* Connect with John on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/john-pennett-ab429511

* Read John’s bio on Eisner Amper‘s website: https://www.eisneramper.com/about-us/professional-directory/john-pennett

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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 3

In this episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Phil Crowley speaks with Alix Rubin, Founder and Principal of Rubin Employment Law, based in New Jersey. Alix's firm, established in 2010, helps employers prevent lawsuits, conduct internal investigations, and navigate Department of Labor audits.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

- Proper Hiring Practices: Alix Rubin emphasizes the significance of asking job-related questions during the hiring process to avoid legal pitfalls.

- Employment Law Insights: Rubin explains the criteria for classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt, highlighting recent changes in salary thresholds that impact overtime eligibility.

- Handling Employee Terminations: Rubin advises on the proper documentation of employee behavior and performance to protect against potential lawsuits when terminating employees.

- Strategic Use of Non-Compete Agreements: Rubin highlights the importance of protecting intellectual property and confidential information through confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements.

Learn more about Alix Rubin:

- Connect with Alix Rubin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alixrubin

- Follow Alix Rubin Law LLC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alix-rubin-law-llc

- Subscribe to Alix Rubin's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rubinemploymentlaw

- Visit Alix Rubin's official website: https://www.alixrubinlaw.com

- Follow Alix Rubin Law on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alixrubinlaw

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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 02

In this episode of "From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market," Philip Crowley speaks with Richard Gearhart, an expert in Intellectual Property Law and founder of Gearhart Law. Richard has had a distinguished career, starting in a traditional law firm, transitioning to significant roles in corporate IP management, and ultimately founding his boutique firm nearly two decades ago.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

- Richard's Journey into Intellectual Property Law: Discover how a background in chemistry and international law led Richard to his passion for IP law, along with the diverse opportunities this specialization offers.

- Understanding Patents: Myths and Realities: Richard clarifies common misconceptions about patents, emphasizing that holding a patent does not grant the right to commercialize an invention but rather prevents others from doing so.

- Strategic Patent Planning and Freedom to Operate: Learn about the importance of involving patent counsel early in the development process to navigate existing patents and plan effectively.

- International Patent Strategies: Richard discusses the complexities and strategies of filing patents internationally, including considerations for where to file based on manufacturing and market selling locations.

- Common Mistakes and Proactive Measures: Insights into typical pitfalls that entrepreneurs might encounter in the patent process and how to avoid them through strategic planning and professional guidance.

Learn more about Richard Gearhart:

- Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-gearhart-7896aa2/

- Visit Gearhart Law’s website: https://gearhartlaw.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, Phil invites professionals serving the tech startup market to discuss various issues of importance to 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 Phil Crowley, Episode 01 RECAP

In this inaugural episode of "From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market," Phil Crowley speaks with Jo Halliday, the CEO of Talking Medicines. Jo leads a data tech company that has developed innovative AI-driven solutions to improve medication adherence. Under her leadership, Talking Medicines has received the prestigious Gold Level Award for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics from PM 360.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

- The role of Talking Medicines in addressing the global issue of medication non-adherence, which affects about 50% of patients and represents a significant financial burden to the healthcare industry.

- The development and application of DrugGPT and other AI technologies like machine learning and natural language processing to decode patient behavior and improve communication between patients and healthcare providers.

- The journey and evolution of Talking Medicines from a tech consultancy to a specialized data science company in the life sciences domain.

- The challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship in the tech and pharmaceutical industries, including the importance of building a strong team and maintaining robust corporate governance.

- Strategies for international expansion, particularly the decision to establish a presence in the United States to be closer to key market players and enhance client relationships.

Learn more about Jo Halliday:

- Connect with Jo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-halliday

- Follow Talking Medicines on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talking-medicines

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 the Crowley Law LLC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawofficeofphilippcrowleyllc

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