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Lab Rats to UnicornsLRTU Author: John Flavin
Lab Rats to Unicorns is a podcast that aims to demystify the process of creating a great company in life sciences. Under the guidance of our host, John Flavin, you will hear personal stories of creation, be able to understand how great companies are created, and get insights into the many ways that you as an individual can engage in the creation of tomorrows life science companies. From the lab rat, signifying the process of invention and discovery, to the unicorn, signifying market success, there are a thousand players and ways in which people can contribute to the creation of great companies. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Life Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Beehive State’s Biotech Boom with Andy Robertson_e.089
Episode 89
Thursday, 6 August, 2026
In this episode of Lab Rats to Unicorns, John Flavin sits down with Andy Robertson, executive director of BioHive Utah and a longtime leader in medical devices, diagnostics, commercialization, and life sciences ecosystem development. Over nearly three decades, Andy has worked across major healthcare companies, private organizations, and startups, helping bring new technologies to market while keeping patient impact at the center of his work. Andy reflects on the internship that unexpectedly launched his medtech career and the mentors, teams, and experiences that shaped his approach to leadership. He shares lessons from working across companies of different sizes, why the best answers are often found outside the office, and how multidisciplinary collaboration, strong culture, and long-term thinking are essential to building successful healthcare companies. Throughout the conversation, Andy and John explore Utah’s evolution from its deep roots in medical devices into a growing ecosystem spanning therapeutics, diagnostics, imaging, digital health, and personalized medicine. Andy discusses how BioHive connects founders, universities, experienced industry leaders, and service providers to support the next generation of companies. He also shares his vision for Utah to earn greater recognition as a national and global destination for life sciences innovation.
