Inside Biotech

Damien Wilpitz & Nick Guay-Ross, Co-founders of Experimental Designs Consulting, LLC

Episode Summary

From each pipette tip to every person in a lab, creating the right atmosphere is crucial for success and for discovering the future. Where does a scientist even begin? Enter the experts at EDC - Experimental Design Consulting, LLC - to make the future into a reality. From creating environments that bolster productivity and creativity to recruiting the right people, co-founders, Damien Wilpitz and Nick Guay-Ross, have you covered. Eager to know what works and share it with you, our amazing listeners, we virtually sat down with them to learn more on this episode.

Episode Notes

A bit more about our guests: 

As an accomplished management expert with 25 years experience, Damien is a recognized life science executive coach and excels at transforming unassuming scientists into inspiring and influential leaders. He specializes in guiding scientists to not only create high impact lab environments, but also foster captivating and engaging lab cultures that promote creativity and stimulate communication for progress. Focusing on early-stage life sciences, Damien has guided new and experienced scientific leaders through raising over $250M in seed awards and funding, by eliminating uncertainty and channeling dedication into a clear and compelling vision.

Nick is an adept problem solver and team lead with experience in developing the foundational aspects of life science ventures. With over a decade and a half of management experience, he brings together communication expertise and a skill for creating effective systems that convert innovative ideas into executable actions. Having developed over 200 cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams, Nick has consulted to create strategies and best practices for both internal collaborations and external partnerships. Focusing on early-stage life sciences, Nick has assisted both new and experienced leaders to raise more than $250M in funding by establishing the foundational blueprint of their scientific visions.

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