Jim Wilson

Join host Jim Wilson as he sits down with Nabanita Nawar, co-founder of HDAX Therapeutics, to explore the groundbreaking work in targeting disease driver proteins for novel medicine development. Discover the journey from academic research to entrepreneurial success, and learn about the innovative two-side binding mechanism that could revolutionize treatments for neuropathies and cardiometabolic diseases. Tune in for insights into the challenges and triumphs of biotech entrepreneurship and the future of HDAX Therapeutics.

September 4th 2024 – This week we’re speaking with Carl Schubert of BioCache Lab Solutions based out of Mississauga, Ontario. BioCache exists to help hospitals manage and retain valuable biospecimens that hold insights into patients' health and disease progression, helping scientists with research. We’ll talk about the inception of BioCache, the importance of resilience and patience for entrepreneurs, and planning for things to take longer than expected.BioCache Lab Solutions - biocache.com Get Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com

July 18th 2024 – Our guest today is Dr. Alison Smith who is Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Roga Life based out of Toronto, Ontario and Los Angeles, California. Alison and her co-founder Ami Lebendiker have created a wellness device that employs neural stimulation to reduce anxiety, stress and burnout.Roga: rogalife.comRoga Instagram: @roga.lifeGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com

July 11th 2024 – Joining us this week is Jamie Harsevoort, CEO of Launchit Solutions based in Hamilton, Ontario. Formerly known as LaunchIt Ventures, Launchit Solutions is a venture studio dedicated to commercializing healthcare innovations by bringing together a team of experienced professionals to support and empower innovators and entrepreneurs.Launchit Solutions: launchitventures.comGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com

July 4th 2024 – Join us this week as we feature Stephanie Willerth, Co-Founder and CEO of Axolotl Biosciences, based in Victoria, BC. Stephanie and her team specialize in 3D tissue printing and developing bioinks for neural and cardiac tissues. We’ll delve into the potential applications of 3D tissue printing in personalized medicine, the growth of this innovative field, and Stephanie's advice for entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses.Axolotl Biosciences: axolotlbiosciences.comGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com

June 27th 2024 – Join us this week as we speak with Kevin Neil and Jean-François Millau from Tatum Bioscience in Sherbrooke, Quebec.  Kevin and Jean-François are a part of a team that are ‘programming’ bacteria to turn them into cancer-fighting drugs and the work they are doing is cutting edge.TATUM Bioscience: tatumbio.comGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com

June 20th 2024 – This week, we are excited to welcome Andrew Cordssen-David from HeadFirst, a company based in Kitchener, Ontario. Andrew and his team are pioneering the first-ever concussion detection system using a rapid test, akin to the Covid rapid tests.HeadFirst: headfirstdx.com Get Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com

June 13th 2024 – Join us this week as we speak with Adam Forman of Synakis, based in Toronto, Ontario. Adam and his team are a part of Dr. Molly Shoichet's lab at the University of Toronto and are at the forefront of developing an innovative technology designed to significantly improve patient recovery following retinal detachment surgeries. This groundbreaking work has the potential to transform ophthalmic care and enhance the quality of life for countless individuals in Canada. Synakis: synakis.caGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com

June 6th 2024 – This week, we're deviating from our usual focus on promoting Canadian life science startups to speak with Ray Briscuso of AdvaMed about the MedTech Conference happening in Toronto from October 15th to 17th. The MedTech Conference is the world’s leading medical technology event, bringing together C-suite executives from around the globe. If you have a MedTech company in Canada, we encourage you to consider attending this event.The MedTech Conference: themedtechconference.com AdvaMed: advamed.org Get Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com

May 30th, 2024 – This week, we are thrilled to welcome Rachel Bartholomew, the founder and CEO of HyIvy in Waterloo, Ontario. Rachel is also the visionary behind FemTech Canada, an organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs in women's health innovation. We will be speaking with Rachel about the story behind HyIvy and how FemTech is emerging as a crucial part of the next generation of healthcare. HyIvy: hyivy.com Femtech Canada: femtech.caGrand River Regional Cancer Centre: grhosp.comGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com

May 23rd 2024 – We are delighted to speak with Bronwyn Bridges, CEO and Co-Founder of PragmaClin, a startup based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Bronwyn and her team have developed a remarkable digital tool called PRIMS for assessing Parkinson’s Disease and what they are doing is catching the attention of the life sciences sector.PragmaClin: pragmaclin.comGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com

May 16th 2024 – This week we welcome Lucas Siow of ProteinQure based out of Toronto, Ontario to the show. Lucas and his team are pioneering novel peptide therapies with the help of quantum computing and have recently made a breakthrough in the realm of triple-negative breast cancer.ProteinQure: proteinqure.comGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com

May 9th 2024 – Joining us today is Karolina Valente, CEO & CSO of VoxCell BioInnovation, along with her business partner, Kevin Vos, Vice President of Business Development. Based in Victoria, BC, they're pioneering the next generation of 3D tissue printing. Their innovative tissue models hold the promise of giving cancer researchers more comprehensive data, faster, ultimately expediting these life-saving therapies to market and into the hands of those who need them sooner.

April 25th 2024 - It is our pleasure to welcome Ashissh Raichura, CEO and founder of Scanbo Technologies out of Victoria, BC. Ashissh has created a needle-free method for reading blood glucose levels allowing diabetics to check their levels with just a touch of their fingertips. 

April 18th 2024 – This week we welcome Courtney Cole, the Business Development Manager at the Office of the Vice President of Research and Innovation at York University in Toronto. Joining us to discuss the journey of ForAHealthyMe Inc., an AI Tele-Rehab solution, we’ll explore the challenges that even well-executed startups like theirs can encounter along the way.

April 11th 2024 – This week we’re joined by Saumik Biswas, who is the CEO and founder of Tenomix out of London, Ontario. Saumik and his team have pioneered the first benchtop robotic scanning device, revolutionizing colorectal cancer tissue analysis by streamlining processes, cutting costs, and enhancing reliability.

April 4th 2024 – This week, we're hosting Carla Spina and Serena Mandla from Noa Therapeutics, based in Toronto, Ontario. Carla and Serena are at the forefront of developing innovative multimodal therapeutics to tackle the intricacies of immune diseases. Join us for an insightful discussion as they share their journey and vision for revolutionizing the field of immune therapeutics.

March 28th 2024 – This week Jim sits down with Sydney Robinson, CEO and co-founder of Vessl Prosthetics, out of London, Ontario. Sydney and her team have developed the next generation of prosthetic solutions tailored for below-knee amputees, featuring automatic adjustments to ensure a consistently comfortable fit.