Making Connections Internationally. How Does it Work?

Making Connections Internationally. How Does it Work?

Author: Keith Parent August 13, 2025 Duration: 27:47

In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, interviews Christa Bleyleben, Managing Partner at MassGlobal Partners. Christa's firm helps international early and growth-stage companies navigate the U.S. market, providing programs for C-level executives to learn business practices, networking, and cultural differences. They work with companies from various sectors, including life sciences, robotics, and AI, and have supported firms from countries like Korea, Japan, and Northern Ireland. Christa emphasizes the importance of understanding U.S. market dynamics, the rigorous due diligence process for investors, and the value of mentorship and networking.  

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 27

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The Importance of Quality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:47
Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, discusses the business aspects of drug development with James Blackwell, Ph.D., MBA, President of Windshire Group. They explore the importance of quality in life science, emphasiz…
Stakeholder Engagement: CROs, Vendors, and Sites [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:30
In this episode of Driving the Business of Science, Stakeholder Engagement: CROs, Vendors, and Sites, Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, discusses the complexities of stakeholder engagement in the life science indu…
Women's Health and the Start-up Community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:22
Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, hosts Shelley Amster on the "Driving the Business of Science" podcast. Shelley, with over 45 years in women's health, discusses her extensive experience in mentoring startups and…
CMC: What Do You Mean? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:00
Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, discusses with Kevin Bittorf, a partner at SCxCMC Solutions, about the role of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) in the pharmaceutical industry. Kevin explains that CMC…
Developing Your AI Strategy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:41
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the life sciences industry in this insightful episode of the Driving the Business Science Podcast. Host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group and RegDocs365, is join…
Overcoming Challenges in Selecting CROs and Clinical Trial Vendors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:30
Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group and RegDocs365, discusses the importance of vendor management in life science with Kalyan Obalampalli (KO), CEO of ClinAI. KO shares his experience in managing $100 million in vend…