S2 E5: Stories of Resilience & Leadership, with CEO of LikeMinds, Peter Savas

30/05/2023 1h 7min Temporada 2 Episodio 5
S2 E5: Stories of Resilience & Leadership, with CEO of LikeMinds, Peter Savas

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In this episode, Alexis Reid and Dr. Gerald Reid are joined by Peter Savos, the CEO of LikeMinds, a brain health company in Boston, MA. Peter shares his lifelong journey that laid the path and foundation to build and lead companies and ultimately seek to address Parkinson's Disease (and others). Peter discusses how his experiences, relationships, and internal growth played a significant role in his development starting in childhood. We are honored for Peter, who is beloved by so many in the office space he shares, to join us and share his stories. Mr. Savas brings over 30 years of experience in executive leadership positions across life sciences. He was CEO of Alseres Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Chairman and CEO of Aderis Pharmaceuticals, developer of the Neupro® transdermal patch marketed worldwide to treat Parkinson’s disease and Restless Legs Syndrome and Chairman and CEO of Unisyn, a cGMP contract manufacturer of biologics forclinical trials. Peter also held executive and operating leadership positions with Bristol Myers, Waters, Millipore, Genex and Zymark. With a personal mission for entrepreneurism and pursuing advancement in neurologic science, Peter bridges strategic and operational healthcare experience with broad access to industry, academia, regulatory and capital markets leaders. Peter holds a BS in Chemistry from Syracuse University and is credentialed as a Professional Director by the American College of Corporate Directors.