

The BioHub - by Avetix
Max Brennan - Biotech HeadHunter
Welcome to The BioHub, where the doors to the world of biotechnology swing wide open. Join your host, Max Brennan, a seasoned biotech recruiter, as he engages in thought-provoking conversations with the brightest minds in biotech. This podcast is your backstage pass to the insights, strategies, and stories that fuel success in the dynamic and ever-evolving biotech landscape.
Subscribe now and be part of the conversation that's shaping the future of biotechnology.
Get ready for an immersive experience into the world of biotech with The BioHub.
Subscribe now and be part of the conversation that's shaping the future of biotechnology.
Get ready for an immersive experience into the world of biotech with The BioHub.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 33min
Episode 40 - Aoife Brennan, CEO of Climb Bio
Welcome to the BioHub podcast where we interview the top minds from across the Biotech and Pharma industry.I’m joined by Aoife Brennan, CEO of Climb Bio—a company at the cutting edge of pioneering new approaches to cell and gene therapy.Aoife is a seasoned biotech leader with a track record of driving innovation. Before joining Climb Bio, she was the CEO of Synlogic, where she led the company through critical clinical advancements in engineered probiotic medicines. With a background in medicine and deep experience in biotech strategy, she has a unique perspective on bridging science and business to create transformative therapies.In this episode, we talk about her journey, what makes Climb Bio’s approach different, and how she’s navigating leadership in an ever-evolving industry. Enjoy and stay Tuned.

Mar 5, 2025 • 20min
Episode 39 - Shalabh Gupta, CEO of Unicycive
Thank you for tuning into another episode of Bio Hub! Today, we have the privilege of hosting Shalabh Gupta, a seasoned leader in the biotech industry and the current Founder, Chairman & CEO of Unicycive Therapeutics. Shalabh's experience is vast, spanning over two decades in leadership roles across the biotech landscape. He has previously served as CEO of Globavir Biosciences and CEO, Founder, Chairman and of BioCycive.Now, at the helm of Unicycive Therapeutics, Unicycive who are focused on developing new treatment options for patients with renal diseases, as kidney disease remains a major global health concer.

Mar 5, 2025 • 35min
Episode 38 - Iain Kilty, CEO of Sitryx
Welcome to the BioHub podcast where we interview the top minds from across the Biotech and Pharma industry.I’m joined by Iain Kilty, CEO of Sitryx, a biotech pushing boundaries in immunology and inflammation.Iain’s journey is fascinating—after 22 years at Pfizer, leading global drug discovery efforts, he transitioned into biotech, taking on the CSO role at Sitryx before stepping up as CEO. Now, he’s leading the charge as Sitryx enters the clinic, a huge milestone for any company.In this episode, we dive into:The science behind Sitryx’s breakthrough workThe UK biotech scene vs. the US—fundraising, growth, and challengesWhat’s next for Sitryx as they push toward transforming patient careEnjoy and stay Tuned.

Feb 25, 2025 • 31min
Episode 37 - John Mumm, CEO & Co-Founder of Deka Biosciences
Welcome to the BioHub podcast where we interview the top minds from across the Biotech and Pharma industry.I’m joined by John Mumm, CEO of Deka Biosciences—a company breaking new ground in cytokine therapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases.John is a true veteran of biotech, with over 30 years of experience in immunotherapy research. He’s spent his career working to unlock the potential of IL-10 and cytokines, tackling one of drug development’s biggest challenges. After leadership roles at MedImmune, and ARMO BioSciences, he founded Deka to bring a fresh approach to cytokine-based treatments.Today, we dive into John’s journey as a three-time biotech founder, the fast-moving progress at Deka, and why cytokines have been so tough to crack—until now. Plus, we get into mindset, motivation, and what it takes to build a company that lasts.Enjoy and Stay Tuned.

Feb 19, 2025 • 26min
Episode 36 - Melissa Sherman, CEO of MOBILion Systems
Welcome to the BioHub podcast where we interview the top minds from across the Biotech and Pharma industry.Melissa Sherman, CEO of MOBILion Systems—a true trailblazer shaking up separation science.Melissa was employee number one and has since raised $120M, built a world-class team, and launched Mobi, a technology that’s transforming how we analyze molecules. Think of it like upgrading from an old film camera to the latest high-definition digital—faster, clearer, and game-changing for drug developers.We dive into her inspiring journey of building MOBILion from the ground up, creating a winning company culture, and why she believes this tech is the future of separation science.Enjoy and Stay Tuned.

Feb 13, 2025 • 6min
JP Morgan Stella Vnook
Our little spin off of our time at JPM!Big announcements and exclusives! Here we have Stella Vnook, CEO of Likarda.Listen to hear how they've been doing.

Feb 11, 2025 • 12min
JP Morgan Patrick Alexandre
Our little spin off of our time at JPM!Big announcements and exclusives! Here we have Patrick Alexandre, CEO of Crossject.Listen to hear how they've been doing.

Feb 11, 2025 • 23min
Episode 35 - David Esposito, CEO ONL Therapeutics
Thank you for tuning into another episode of Bio Hub! Today, we have the privilege of hosting David Esposito, a seasoned leader in the biotech industry and the CEO of ONL Therapeutics. David's experience is vast, spanning over two decades in leadership roles across the biotech landscape. He has previously served as President and CEO of Armune Biosciences, VP Commercial Operations at Thermo Fisher, and Executive Director Commercial Strategy at Merck.

Feb 11, 2025 • 5min
JP Morgan Glen Gowers
Our little spin off of our time at JPM!Big announcements and exclusives! Here we have Glen Gowers, CEO and co-Founder of Basecamp Research.Listen to hear how they've been doing.

Feb 11, 2025 • 16min
JP Morgan Simrit Parmar
Our little spin off of our time at JPM!Big announcements and exclusives! Here we have Simrit Parmar, Founder of Cellenkos.Listen to hear how they've been doing.


