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What can biotech founders learn from how tribal nations invest in innovation and healthcare?
In this episode, Elaine Hamm, PhD, sits down with Chris Shilling, MBA, Chief Innovation Officer for the Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce, to explore how tribal nations approach investment, economic development, and healthcare innovation. From improving quality of life for their citizens to building sustainable ecosystems, Chris shares how mission-driven investment strategies can create meaningful impact while still driving growth and opportunity.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Tune in to learn how purpose-driven investment, strong partnerships, and a focus on community impact are shaping the future of healthcare innovation.
Links:
Connect with Chris Shilling, MBA, and learn about the Chickasaw Nation.
Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine.
Check out our previous episode on Women in Clinical Trials.
Connect with Ian McLachlan, BIO from the BAYOU producer.
Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast.
Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.
In this episode, Elaine Hamm, PhD, sits down with Chris Shilling, MBA, Chief Innovation Officer for the Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce, to explore how tribal nations approach investment, economic development, and healthcare innovation. From improving quality of life for their citizens to building sustainable ecosystems, Chris shares how mission-driven investment strategies can create meaningful impact while still driving growth and opportunity.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How tribal nations approach investment differently, balancing financial returns with long-term community impact.
- Why building relationships and understanding each tribe’s unique goals is critical for founders seeking partnership.
- How tribes can serve as both innovation hubs and early adopters, creating opportunities for companies to scale.
Tune in to learn how purpose-driven investment, strong partnerships, and a focus on community impact are shaping the future of healthcare innovation.
Links:
Connect with Chris Shilling, MBA, and learn about the Chickasaw Nation.
Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine.
Check out our previous episode on Women in Clinical Trials.
Connect with Ian McLachlan, BIO from the BAYOU producer.
Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast.
Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.
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