In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with David Brem, Managing Director of the University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund. David offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a student-led endowment fund focused on early-stage, sector-agnostic investments primarily in the Michigan ecosystem. He shares insights on their unique, founder-first investment approach, how they navigate pre-seed to Series A venture opportunities, and the rigorous due diligence process involving qualitative analysis over pure numbers. David also discusses his roles with global VC networks including Electro Ventures, the London Venture Capital Network, and Level Up Ventures, illustrating how he bridges U.S., European, and Australian venture ecosystems with a special focus on mobility and transportation tech. Highlights include deep dives into emerging trends like eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), smart city infrastructure, and safety innovations in aviation technology. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how diverse expertise—from military intelligence and management consulting to academic ventures—shapes David’s investment thesis and community-building efforts. The episode also explores the importance of networking, adding value in the startup ecosystem, and practical advice for aspiring investors or entrepreneurs navigating the venture capital world. With stories of successes, challenges, and future outlooks, this episode is a must-listen for innovators, founders, and investors aiming to understand the intersection of academia, technology, and venture capital in today’s dynamic landscape. Learn more about David's work at https://zli.umich.edu/zell-lurie-commercialization-fund/ Connect with David on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lowell-brem/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…
RCA Radio covers the latest news and challenges in regulatory, compliance, and quality assurance facing the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biologic industries. In each episode, join Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) and industry thought leaders as we navigate the issues that matter to you most.
RCA Radio covers the latest news and challenges in regulatory, compliance, and quality assurance facing the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biologic industries. In each episode, join Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) and industry thought leaders as we navigate the issues that matter to you most.
In this episode of RCA Radio, host Brandon Miller sits down with Jessica Schafersman, a design and development expert at RCA®, to break down the increasingly complex world of combination products—those that blend drugs, devices, or biologics. Jessica shares insights on why these products are uniquely challenging, the regulatory expectations companies must meet, and how the FDA guidance that is intended to make the submission process streamlined. From design controls and quality system integration to the importance of human factors validation and international considerations, this episode is packed with practical advice for any company entering or expanding in the combination product space.…
In this episode of RCA Radio , host Brandon Miller is joined by RCA experts Anita Michael and Arie Anahory for a deep dive into the evolving world of compounding pharmacies. Together, they explore the critical role compounders play in personalized medicine, their differences from traditional pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the increasing regulatory scrutiny they face—especially 503B outsourcing facilities. The discussion covers: The origins and types of compounding pharmacies (503A vs. 503B) Regulatory challenges post-New England Compounding Center crisis Key compliance hurdles including aseptic processing and FDA inspections Practical advice for both new and established compounders to stay compliant Whether you're entering the compounding space or navigating the latest compliance expectations, this episode offers timely insights and actionable guidance.…
In this episode of RCA Radio®, host Brandon Miller is joined by Rod Mell, Executive Head – Life Science Consulting at RCA, as well as Jordan Elder, Director of Regulatory both at Regulatory Compliance Associates. We explore possible changes in the Medical Device industry in 2025 and provide you with insight on how to prepare yourself for these upcoming initiatives. Listen in as we go over updated EU MDR / EUDAMED timelines, recent and upcoming final guidance documents, the strategic priorities outlined by the FDA, the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR Final Rule), the agency inspection focuses, and how companies can prepare themselves for success with the incoming changes. About RCA Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) provides worldwide services to the following industries for resolution of compliance and regulatory challenges: Pharmaceutical Biologic & Biotechnology Sterile compounding Medical device We understand the complexities of running a life science business and possess areas of expertise that include every facet of R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and manufacturing. We are used to working on the front lines and thriving in the scrutiny of FDA-and globally-regulated companies. As your partners, we can negotiate the potential minefield of regulatory, compliance, quality, and private equity due diligence with insight, hindsight, and the clear advantage of our unique expertise and experience.…
In this episode of RCA Radio®, host Brandon Miller is joined by Anita Michael, Executive Pharma Compliance Expert & Principal Consultant and Rona LeBlanc-Rivera, Director, Regulatory Affairs both at Regulatory Compliance Associates®. We explore possible changes in the Pharmaceutical industry in 2025 and provide you with insight on how to prepare yourself for these upcoming initiatives. Listen in as we go over the expected reduction in the FDA's work force, recently executed guidance documents, regulatory timelines, drug labeling transparency, the broadening scope of OTC products, the use of AI in the regulatory review, and how companies can use 3rd party inspections to help prepare themselves. About RCA Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) provides worldwide services to the following industries for resolution of compliance and regulatory challenges: Pharmaceutical Biologic & Biotechnology Sterile compounding Medical device We understand the complexities of running a life science business and possess areas of expertise that include every facet of R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and manufacturing. We are used to working on the front lines and thriving in the scrutiny of FDA-and globally-regulated companies. As your partners, we can negotiate the potential minefield of regulatory, compliance, quality, and private equity due diligence with insight, hindsight, and the clear advantage of our unique expertise and experience.…
In this episode of RCA Radio, host Brandon Miller is joined by Nelson Labs Director of E&L Raymond Colton as well as board certified toxicologist Dr. Sarah Campbell also from Nelson Labs to discuss the recent draft FDA GUIDANCE DOCUMENT: Chemical Analysis for Biocompatibility Assessment of Medical Devices. Listen in as we cover why this guidance why is important, the potential impacts of this guidance to device manufactures, and some best practices Nelson Labs testing facilities are already implementing to insure a smooth transition once this is published. We discuss things like changes to current chemical characterization approaches as possible leeway that could be given depending on the product.…
In this episode of RCA Radio, host Brandon Miller is joined by Jordan Elder , Regulatory Compliance Associates'® (RCA) Regulatory Expert. Kinga Demetriou, an Expert Certifier at BSI , and Nathan Shipley, a Global Certification Manager at BSI to discuss the current trends and challenges with Regulatory Requirements US and EU while focusing on personal protective equipment. Listen in as we cover the current trends in the industry, the challenges companies face in relation to the trends, and how companies can address and prepare in this evolving landscape. We cover things like market access, product category changes, as well audience diversification with personal protective equipment (PPE), and why the regulatory requirements are changing in these areas. About BSI BSI enables people and organizations to perform better. They share knowledge, innovation and best practice to make excellence a habit – all over the world, every day. Their solutions and services improve performance and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. At BSI, our mission is to share knowledge, innovation and best practice to help people and organizations make excellence a habit. This is underpinned by our role as the national standards body and through our prestigious Royal Charter. About Regulatory Compliance Associates Regulatory Compliance Associates (RCA) provides regulatory compliance consulting to the following industries: Life Sciences Pharmaceutical Biologic & Biotechnology Sterile compounding Medical device Lab Testing We understand the complexities of running a life science business and possess areas of expertise that include every facet of R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and manufacturing. Our life science consultants are used to working on the front lines and thriving in the scrutiny of FDA , Health Canada , MHRA and globally-regulated companies. As your partners, we can negotiate the potential minefield of regulatory compliance and regulatory due diligence with insight, hindsight, and the clear advantage of our unique expertise and experience. Founded in 2000 Expertise backed by over 500 industry subject matter experts Acquired by Sotera Health in 2021…
In this episode of RCA Radio, host Brandon Miller is joined by Eric Januszewski, Senior Director of Client Relations for US and Europe, at Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) to talk about outsourced technical program management and the increased demand caused by the shortage of qualified subject matter experts. Listen in as Eric goes over what outsourced program management is, the benefits clients receive when having a technical program manager, and the heuristic approach RCA takes with their program managers to transfer knowledge to the clients internal team. About RCA Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) provides worldwide services to the following industries for resolution of compliance and regulatory challenges: Pharmaceutical Biologic & Biotechnology Sterile compounding Medical device Lab Testing We understand the complexities of running a life science business and possess areas of expertise that include every facet of R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and manufacturing. We are used to working on the front lines and thriving in the scrutiny of FDA-and globally-regulated companies. As your partners, we can negotiate the potential minefield of regulatory compliance and regulatory due diligence with insight, hindsight, and the clear advantage of our unique expertise and experience.…
In this episode of RCA Radio, host Brandon Miller, Steve Lynn , and Susan Schniepp explore what is happening in the Pharmaceutical industry in 2023 and provide you with insight on how to prepare yourself for these upcoming initiatives. Steve is Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) Executive Pharmaceutical Consultant and Susan is the chair of PDA and as well as a Distinguished Fellow at RCA. Listen in as we go over the increase in spending in the industry as a whole, the continued expansion of cell and gene therapies, drug and device combination products for home and office use, cybersecurity in combination products, non-life science company’s getting into the pharma industry, data integrity and compliance issues, vaccine development with the expansion of mRNA technologies, the post pandemic shift of 503b compounders, and finally the cultural shift around retiring. About RCA Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) provides worldwide services to the following industries for resolution of compliance and regulatory challenges: Pharmaceutical Biologic & Biotechnology Sterile compounding Medical device We understand the complexities of running a life science business and possess areas of expertise that include every facet of R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and manufacturing. We are used to working on the front lines and thriving in the scrutiny of FDA-and globally-regulated companies. As your partners, we can negotiate the potential minefield of regulatory, compliance, quality, and private equity due diligence with insight, hindsight, and the clear advantage of our unique expertise and experience.…
In this episode of RCA Radio, host Brandon Miller is joined by Jessica Schafersman, Biomedical Engineer, Project Management Professional, and Certified Usability Analyst at Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) to talk about Design controls and the proper way to go about developing your DHF for your Medical Device products. Jessica has over 20 years of experience in medical product development. She started her career in a medical device startup, working directly with physicians and end users to develop a bleeding edge surgery system. Since then, her work experience has spanned combination products, sterile implants, sterile disposables, capital equipment, and instrumentation at all phases of development. She is currently one of RCA’s Quality subject matter experts in helping clients create and improve their design history files as well as the entire Quality Management System. Listen in as Jessica goes over the trends we as consultants are seeing, how experts can help in the process, the first steps in getting the right help, and finish off with some major pitfalls clients face during the DHF process. About RCA Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) provides worldwide services to the following industries for resolution of compliance and regulatory challenges: Pharmaceutical Biologic & Biotechnology Sterile compounding Medical device Lab Testing We understand the complexities of running a life science business and possess areas of expertise that include every facet of R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and manufacturing. We are used to working on the front lines and thriving in the scrutiny of FDA-and globally-regulated companies. As your partners, we can negotiate the potential minefield of regulatory compliance and private equity due diligence with insight, hindsight, and the clear advantage of our unique expertise and experience.…
In this episode of RCA Radio, host Brandon Miller is joined by Dr. Matthew Jorgensen and Audrey Turley, Matt a board-certified toxicologist with a Ph.D. in chemistry and is Nelson Laboratory’s Chemistry and Materials Scientist and Audrey is a Nelson Labs Senior Biocompatibility Expert. Listen in as Matt and Audrey help educate our listers about Irritation and Sensitization in medical devices biocompatibility for launching your products in this part of the Intro into Biocompatblity podcast series. About RCA Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) provides worldwide services to the following industries for resolution of compliance and regulatory challenges: Pharmaceutical Biologic & Biotechnology Sterile compounding Medical device We understand the complexities of running a life science business and possess areas of expertise that include every facet of R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and manufacturing. We are used to working on the front lines and thriving in the scrutiny of FDA-and globally-regulated companies. As your partners, we can negotiate the potential minefield of regulatory, compliance, quality, and private equity due diligence with insight, hindsight, and the clear advantage of our unique expertise and experience. About Nelson Labs Every year, hundreds of medical device, pharmaceutical, and tissue companies make Nelson Labs their testing laboratory of choice. For them, the decision is easy. Nelson Labs is a clear leader in the microbiology and analytical chemistry testing industry, offering more than 800 laboratory tests and employing more than 500 scientists and staff in state-of-the-art facilities. We are known for exceptional quality and rigorous testing standards, but it is our focus on the bigger picture that sets us apart. We look beyond test results and partner with you to achieve your long-term business goals — mitigating risk, being first to market, and succeeding with your customers. Companies choose Nelson Labs for our: Thought leaders and approachable experts . We give you direct access to industry authorities who understand your business and add value every step of the way. Customer-centric culture. We take the time to understand your vision. Your goals become our goals. Real-time project management tools and a dedicated client portal. We provide proactive information, keeping you informed and in control. Metric-driven testing processes. We’re our own toughest customer, holding ourselves to goals exceeding 99% for things that matter most to you, like quality, turnaround time, and testing accuracy . Global compliance expertise and support. We act as a trusted advisor, helping you navigate the ever-changing compliance landscape. See how we can help you mitigate risk, be first to market, and succeed with your customers.…
In this episode of RCA Radio, host Brandon Miller is joined by Erica Porcelli , CEO of Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) , to going to over outsourcing leadership roles and how companies use staff augmentation to jump-start their teams. Listen in as we talk about what outsourced leadership and staff augmentation are by providing brief background and current trends in the industry. Then move on to talk about the process of augmenting your staff, the benefits, and why having a subject matter expert is critical in these types of projects. About RCA Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) provides worldwide services to the following industries for resolution of compliance and regulatory challenges: Pharmaceutical Biologic & Biotechnology Sterile compounding Medical device We understand the complexities of running a life science business and possess areas of expertise that include every facet of R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and manufacturing. We are used to working on the front lines and thriving in the scrutiny of FDA-and globally-regulated companies. As your partners, we can negotiate the potential minefield of regulatory, compliance, quality, and private equity due diligence with insight, hindsight, and the clear advantage of our unique expertise and experience.…
In this episode of RCA Radio, host Brandon Miller is joined by Jordan Elder , Director of Regulatory Affairs at Regulatory Compliance Associates (RCA) to cover the Medical Device quality standard ISO 13485 and why it is important for the industry. Listen in as Jordan goes over the background of the ISO standard as well as some useful information companies can use when preparing to implement or update the standard. He also touches on the current proposed amendments by the FDA. If you would like to submit comments or schedule a meeting with Jordan to discuss these proposed changes, please follow this link to our contact us page to set up a meeting. About RCA RCA provides worldwide services to the following industries for resolution of compliance and regulatory challenges: Pharmaceutical Biologic & Biotechnology Sterile compounding Medical device We understand the complexities of running a life science business and possess areas of expertise that include every facet of R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and manufacturing. We are used to working on the front lines and thriving in the scrutiny of FDA-and globally-regulated companies. As your partners, we can negotiate the potential minefield of regulatory, compliance, quality, and private equity due diligence with insight, hindsight, and the clear advantage of our unique expertise and experience.…
In this episode of RCA Radio, host Brandon Miller is joined by Dr. Matthew Jorgensen and Dr. Helin Räägel, Matt a board-certified toxicologist with a Ph.D. in chemistry and is Nelson Laboratory’s Chemistry and Materials Scientist and Helin is Nelson Labs Senior Biocompatibility Expert with a Ph.D. in cell biology. Listen in as Matt and Helin help educate our listers about the world of pre-clinical testing/biocompatibility for medical devices by taking a deep dive into cytotoxicity testing of medical devices in this part of the Intro into Biocompatblity podcast series. About RCA Regulatory Compliance Associates® (RCA) provides worldwide services to the following industries for resolution of compliance and regulatory challenges: Pharmaceutical Biologic & Biotechnology Sterile compounding Medical device We understand the complexities of running a life science business and possess areas of expertise that include every facet of R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and manufacturing. We are used to working on the front lines and thriving in the scrutiny of FDA-and globally-regulated companies. As your partners, we can negotiate the potential minefield of regulatory, compliance, quality, and private equity due diligence with insight, hindsight, and the clear advantage of our unique expertise and experience. About Nelson Labs Every year, hundreds of medical device, pharmaceutical, and tissue companies make Nelson Labs their testing laboratory of choice. For them, the decision is easy. Nelson Labs is a clear leader in the microbiology and analytical chemistry testing industry, offering more than 800 laboratory tests and employing more than 500 scientists and staff in state-of-the-art facilities. We are known for exceptional quality and rigorous testing standards, but it is our focus on the bigger picture that sets us apart. We look beyond test results and partner with you to achieve your long-term business goals — mitigating risk, being first to market, and succeeding with your customers. Companies choose Nelson Labs for our: Thought leaders and approachable experts . We give you direct access to industry authorities who understand your business and add value every step of the way. Customer-centric culture. We take the time to understand your vision. Your goals become our goals. Real-time project management tools and a dedicated client portal. We provide proactive information, keeping you informed and in control. Metric-driven testing processes. We’re our own toughest customer, holding ourselves to goals exceeding 99% for things that matter most to you, like quality, turnaround time, and testing accuracy . Global compliance expertise and support. We act as a trusted advisor, helping you navigate the ever-changing compliance landscape. See how we can help you mitigate risk, be first to market, and succeed with your customers.…
In this episode of RCA Radio, host Brandon Miller and Steve Lynn , who is Regulatory Compliance Associates® Inc. (RCA) Executive VP of Pharmaceuticals, explore what is happening in the Pharmaceutical industry in 2022 and provide you with insight on how to prepare yourself for these upcoming initiatives. Listen in as we go over the increase in spending in the industry as a whole, the continued expansion of cell and gene therapies, mRNA technologies, virtual manufacturers, virtual inspections, ongoing supply chain issues, and the compliance hurricane that is forming. About RCA Regulatory Compliance Associates® Inc. (RCA) provides worldwide services to the following industries for resolution of compliance and regulatory challenges: Pharmaceutical Biologic & Biotechnology Sterile compounding Medical device We understand the complexities of running a life science business and possess areas of expertise that include every facet of R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and manufacturing. We are used to working on the front lines and thriving in the scrutiny of FDA-and globally-regulated companies. As your partners, we can negotiate the potential minefield of regulatory, compliance, quality, and private equity due diligence with insight, hindsight, and the clear advantage of our unique expertise and experience.…
In this episode of RCA Radio, host Brandon Miller is joined by Dr. Matthew Jorgensen and Dr. Helin Räägel, Matt a board-certified toxicologist with a Ph.D. in chemistry and is Nelson Laboratory’s Chemistry and Materials Scientist and Helin is Nelson Labs Senior Biocompatibility Expert with a Ph.D. in cell biology. Listen in as Matt and Helin help educate our listers about the world of pre-clinical testing/biocompatibility for medical devices. We cover the basic background of pre-clinical testing, explore the new things happening in the field, go over some best practices for testing, and then end with some advice on picking a testing lab for yourself. About RCA Regulatory Compliance Associates® Inc. (RCA) provides worldwide services to the following industries for resolution of compliance and regulatory challenges: Pharmaceutical Biologic & Biotechnology Sterile compounding Medical device We understand the complexities of running a life science business and possess areas of expertise that include every facet of R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and manufacturing. We are used to working on the front lines and thriving in the scrutiny of FDA-and globally-regulated companies. As your partners, we can negotiate the potential minefield of regulatory, compliance, quality, and private equity due diligence with insight, hindsight, and the clear advantage of our unique expertise and experience.…
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