EP 156: “Life as a BioTech Founder”

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-Biotech Founder | CEO-
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– Life as a Biotech Founder –

What would it be like to be a biotech founder of a company that is positioned on the edge of science and innovation?

What challenges might exist, what opportunities could there be? Further, what rub-off could such a professional lifestyle have on an individual?

These are but a few questions you’ll soon get answers to on this episode of LIFE AS A..

Guest Intro

CEO and founder of IQMIND Katarina Maloney is one of over 50 million people worldwide who found their lives flipped upside down from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Because of her TBI, Katarina used to not be able to shower, eat, or do anything by herself.

Katarina has said that, at the time, her TBI made it feel like her life was basically over.

Mission Driven Business

While on her journey toward recovery, Katarina made it her life’s mission to provide effective, affordable treatments for TBIs. This way, others struggling with a TBI could have access to a worthwhile solution.

Enter IQMIND

That’s why Katarina used her extensive biotech industry background to found IQMIND, a company pioneering advanced diagnostics and treatment solutions for TBI.

The company’s cutting-edge cognitive assessments and neurotechnology enhance key brain functions such as memory, attention, and emotional resilience, delivering measurable improvements and reducing TBI symptoms by up to 40%. 

Strategic Alliance

IQMIND also works closely with the Leigh Steinberg Foundation to advance the awareness, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of TBI and concussions among athletes. 

Endless Applications

IQMIND is aimed at treating, diagnosing, and preventing TBI for elite athletes, as well as anyone suffering from executive dysfunction

Further, Katarina and her company believe that their technology will be of tremendous assistance to those wishing to improve their mental health.

In essence, IQMIND is a company with a broad purpose centred on helping anyone optimize brain performance and reach peak cognitive potential.

Reasons to Listen

This will be a talk worth listening to for:

  • those interested in finding out more about what it takes to pursue a true passion
  • those interested it learning more about establishing and operating a cutting edge tech company
  • those who are looking for direct advice towards finding success within entrepreneurship

Listeners will come away with insights on:

  • how Katarina’s company aims to improve outcomes for people suffering from TBI
  • an inside look at the tech which IQMIND is based upon
  • a day in the life of running a company such as IQMIND
  • the personal story behind Katarina’s founding of IQMIND
  • how her previous experiences helped shape and prepare her for her present day activities
  • Katarina’s thoughts on strategically educating  the market regarding her company and services
  • how her and company have been able to cultivate relationships with top brands and institutions like like RedBull, Harvard University and Yale University
  • thoughts on finding one’s entrepreneurial tribe
  • how Katarina manages her own emotions as a high-flying entrepreneur
  • how AI is impacting her company
  • words of wisdom to those who are interested in starting a company which is positioned on the edge of science and technology  
  • much more!

A Memorable Quote from the Episode:

“We can definitely make the world a better place. We can heal the world one brain at a time and that is our goal.”

Katarina Maloney IQMIND


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For those interested in learning more about Katarina and her work, you can check out her company IQMIND, as well as follow her on the following platforms:


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