-Life as a Biotech Entrepreneur-
Rachel Kelly MSc(Hons) is a scientist, strategist, high-tech product developer, and commercialisation professional who has spent the last 22 years in the science and technology sector.
She is co-CEO of New Zealand biotech startup, Taylored Technologies, leveraging advanced technologies to discover and harness the boundaries of human potential and creating the world’s first human instruction manual.
Professional Experiences
In 2006, Rachel moved to California to work for a Fortune 150 biotech/high-tech manufacturing company where she led, managed and grew multi-million-dollar business units within the USA, South East Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
She returned to New Zealand in 2014 and has been heavily involved with stimulating the regional and national technology ecosystem.
Deep Tech Roots
Rachel is a co-founder of the Waikato technology cluster, former Deputy Chair of NZTech, former elected member on the New Zealand Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum Executive Council and former Ministerial Advisor on the Digital Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Rachel has worked with award-winning and innovative tech startups including CoHired and Nyriad, and led Gallagher’s Enterprise Security division as Chief Product Officer.
Reasons to Listen
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
- those interested in knowing more about the field of biotech and what a life as a biotech entrepreneur actually entails
- those curious about what it truly takes to get the most out of oneself on a personal and professional level
- those who are looking for tips, insights and inspiration as far as structuring a business to succeed from the inside out
Listeners will come away with insights on:
- a peek into life as a biotech entrepreneur
- a quick synopsis of her present day work at Taylored Technologies and Taylored Heath and Performance
- what type of traits and natural leanings Rachel had in her youth which would go on to serve her well professionally speaking
- what it means to have her life partner as a business partner
- a novel way in which Rachel and her biz/life partner divvy company responsibilities
- how her time as a top youth athlete influenced her career and business pathway in terms of thoughts, motivations and business orientation
- how the Taylored Technologies business model aligns with a bigger more philosophical aim to improve the world and make it a better place
- useful communication tips and techniques on how to effectively manage business partnerships
- a fascinating look at the holistic impact our life choices can have on the genetic functioning of our bodies and how this relates to how well we are able to optimally live and operate
- a look at the challenges of integrating AI in the biotech space moving forward
- much more!
A Memorable Quote from the Episode:
“When I was a New Zealand athlete, if I had more insight and targeted guidance all the way down to my genetics, I feel like I could have been a better performer and I would have overcome a lot of the implications later on in my life for overdoing it.”
-Rachel Kelly
Check out the Video Conversation:
For those who desire to view video highlights of the conversation, you can do so via Youtube.
Discover More
For those interested in learning more about Rachel and her work, be sure to check her out at Taylored Technologies or Taylored Health or on the following platforms:
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