In this episode of the OIS Podcast, Tracy Valorie tells host Ehsan Sadri, MD, that one of the most important things in business relationships is building trust. She explains that you can’t always make everybody happy in a business situation, but if you come at it from a strong place of trust you can make something exciting happen.

Valorie knew in 7th grade that she wanted to explore science, and her interest led her into several roles at Pfizer Labs, and eventually to the position of senior VP and general manager of ophthalmology at Bausch + Lomb. She now serves as a consultant to small ophthalmology start-ups, with an eye toward leapfrog technologies. 

In addition to discussing her experiences with large companies and start-ups, Valorie outlines how she moved through her career and gives tips on how others can outline their own path, including not to be afraid of taking the next step. 

Click “play” to hear this fascinating talk!