by McDermott + Bull | Mar 3, 2026 | Article, Healthcare + Life Sciences Article, Jake Vander Zanden, Jake Vander Zanden Article
In every conversation I have with life sciences executives across Southern California, one theme continues to surface. Companies are innovating, hiring, raising capital, and advancing science at an impressive pace. Yet many leaders still feel disconnected from the...
by McDermott + Bull | Nov 13, 2025 | Article, Healthcare + Life Sciences Article, Jake Vander Zanden, Jake Vander Zanden Article
About the Report This report was prepared by SoCalBio to highlight findings from The State of the Bioscience Industry in Greater Los Angeles, presented at the 27th Annual SoCalBio Conference. Medical Devices Lead Regional Strength The Greater Los Angeles bioscience...
by McDermott + Bull | May 16, 2024 | Article, Healthcare + Life Sciences, Healthcare + Life Sciences Article, Jake Vander Zanden, Jake Vander Zanden Article
A few weeks ago, McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders and I hosted a small breakfast for C-Level executives in the life sciences sector. Simon Arkell, CEO and Co-Founder of Ryght AI, joined us as our keynote speaker to share his thoughts and insights on AI and its impact...
by McDermott + Bull | Nov 29, 2023 | Article, Healthcare + Life Sciences Article, Jake Vander Zanden, Jake Vander Zanden Article
Recently, my colleague Mark McConnell and I hosted a breakfast meeting with around 40 local C-Suite executives within the life sciences sector. Paul LaViollette, Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer of SV Health Investors, joined us from Boston to share his...
by McDermott + Bull | Jul 25, 2023 | Article, Jake Vander Zanden, Jake Vander Zanden Article
Earlier this year, the McDermott + Bull Technology and Life Sciences Practice began a search for a client in the life sciences and medical device sector. This client, based in the Southeastern U.S., is a privately held company committed to saving lives and improving...
by McDermott + Bull | Apr 10, 2023 | Article, Chris Bull, Chris Bull Article, Jake Vander Zanden, Jake Vander Zanden Article
Volatile. Uncertain. Complex. Ambiguous. VUCA – what was once a nebulous term used to forecast an uncertain future, today is our “new normal.” For the most part, the world has moved past COVID, and when we emerged from the other side, we somewhat expected it to...
