Our guest today isJonah Shacknai, Executive Chairman of DermaForce Partners, an aesthetics technology firm that develops and globally commercializes novel cosmetic products in multiple channels, including the doctor-dispensed skin care brand skinbetter science™. Prior to co-founding DermaForce, Mr. Shacknai was the founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Medicis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Mr. Shacknai has an extremely well diversified public service, law, science, and corporate background, with substantial experience and expertise in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Throughout his career, Mr. Shacknai has been honored by several institutions, including a Doctorate of Humane Letters by an affiliate of Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, the “National Award” from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, the “President's Award” from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and “Lifetime Achievement” awards from several dermatology societies.

Currently, Mr. Shacknai serves as Co-Chairman of the Foundation Board of the Campaign forTobacco-Free Kids, and Co-Chairman of the Development Committee of the Board of Directors for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Mr. Shacknai is President of the MaxInMotion® Foundation, a non-profit organization assisting economically challenged athletes, as well as persons with disabilities.

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