Building Biotechs Leaders as Change Agents with Catharine Smith, Executive Director of the Termeer Foundation
This week, we had a conversation with Catharine Smith - the Executive Director at the Termeer Foundation. Catharine is passionate about supporting biotech founders in growing patient-centric companies. We are thrilled about the Termeer Foundation and have been delighted to witness the Termeer Fellows thrive through the support, training, and community that this organization provides. If you're interested in making a difference in human health through biotech, this episode is definitely for you.
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00:00 Introduction to Catherine Smith and the Termeer Foundation
00:20 Catherine's Early Career and Passion for Healthcare
01:57 Role and Mission of the Termeer Foundation
04:04 Challenges and Support for Early Stage Biotech Leaders
06:56 Day-to-Day Life as Executive Director
08:56 Previous Experience at the Clinton Health Matters Initiative
11:46 The Termeer Fellows Program
13:48 Common Challenges for First-Time Founders
16:36 Global Reach and Diversity in Biotech
23:06 Nonprofit Career Insights and Mentorship
31:31 Future Aspirations and Book Recommendations
34:54 Conclusion and How to Connect with Catherine