Today’s guest is Matt Mitcho, CEO of Gemelli Biotech.
In this episode, we will focus on the creativity behind the medical research innovation, the developed medical product, how Matt has creatively developed a model to build a company, and his own creative process of hiring and building out his team.
Matt has a degree in Public Affairs and a master’s in business. He has spent over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry. For him to succeed, Matt attributes this to his upbringing. He was never afraid to fail because his parents assured him he was loved no matter what. This encouraged him to take more risks in life. He is also surrounded by great mentors, collaborators, and colleagues who work together to push the company forward and pivot even during Covid.
Key things from the conversation with Matt:
- Gemelli means "Twins," but for Gemelli Biotech, it means having a “Twin purpose” and for Gemelli Biotech their twin purpose is by doing well, you can do good.
- Matt and his company have developed mail-in testing for people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) one of which is a blood test and the other a breath test.
- Collaboration is key in this industry. A lot of people, on the outside looking in, don't really appreciate the combination of this science thinking, the real bench research, and the commercialization mindset that it takes, to invent something.
- At Gemelli Biotech, Matt has ensured that Culture trumps Strategy. The dual purpose of the company leads to culture. This culture leads to us being able to recruit great people first that happen to be talented at what we do for a living, and then to build off of that.
- Unapologetically sharing your story leads to people caring about what you're doing, as long as you have good intentions.
- What’s on the horizon for Gemelli Biotech? According to Matt, Gemelli Biotech is at the expansion stage and is looking for a variety of partners to go along on the journey.
In conclusion, Matt says from his experience of successfully pivoting during covid, you must always trust yourself, your gut. If somebody is sitting on an idea, do the work, see whether or not there is a path forward, if there's a path forward, do it. You'll never regret trying if there's no path forward,
In addition, part of making connections is don't make a connection to see what you can get out of something, make a connection just to be there for someone else. People can see through selfishness. So make a connection to be a giver, not a receiver and things will work out.
Gemeli Biotech Website: Gemeli Biotech