Cafe Occam is an informal invitation-only monthly gathering of professionals in the healthcare and wellness industries to network, share opportunities, and explore emerging trends and innovations. Launched in 2024, the Cafe Occam Founder Series, features startup leaders sharing their journeys and pivotal decisions that shaped their success.
2024 Discussions Highlights
- A discussion series on Challenges and Emerging Trends in Clinical Operations Strategies led by Alethea Wieland, Corsee Sanders, and John Brega
- Use of Large Language Models and Natural Language Processing in pharma clinical development led by Rupa Caprihan and Xiaowei Guan
- Founder Series with Jeff Cao, CEO of Realtime CRO, and Rick Landin, CEO of Telperian
2025
January: Founder Series with Art Clapp
How do you build a biotech company that bridges science and innovation? In this Founder Series, Art Clapp, Founder and CEO of Nuvothera, shared his journey of launching and growing a Fort Worth-based biotech company specializing in OTC solutions for chronic inflammatory diseases and skin conditions.
What We Covered:
✅ The challenges and breakthroughs in building Nuvothera
✅ How evidence-based research drives product innovation
✅ The science behind Prosoria™ and Super-Micronized™ Turmeric Curcumin
Art offered a firsthand look at how botanical innovation and scientific research come together to create effective, over-the-counter solutions.
February: Navigating the Inflation Reduction Act & Medicare Part D with Elina Lavit
How does the Inflation Reduction Act impact Medicare Part D and patient access to treatments? Elina Lavit explored the challenges and limitations of the legislation and its effects on healthcare and drug pricing.
What We Covered:
✅ Key changes in Medicare Part D under the Inflation Reduction Act
✅ Alternative programs for access to emerging medicines for patients ineligible for clinical trials
Elina provided valuable insights into the evolving healthcare landscape and strategies to navigate these complex policies.
Upcoming: Boost Workplace Efficiency with ChatGPT – Live Demo with Julia Varshavsky, Ph.D.
April 17, 2025, 1 PM ET/4 PM ET:
Curious about how ChatGPT can make your work more efficient? Join Julia Varshavsky, Ph.D. for a LIVE demo where she will share go-to prompts and prompt-flow she uses to bring efficiency to her work.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Crafting engaging LinkedIn posts
✅ Enhancing creative writing
✅ Generating SEO-friendly content to market your business
The demo will dive into specialized ChatGPTs available on free accounts, so you can start applying these techniques right away.
Want to join us? Submit the form below to reserve your spot!