The Art Before Us and The Context Within Us
A still life I created is often interpreted as a comment on the war in Ukraine. A closer look at how context determines what we see in art, why viewers project meaning onto images, and the ways perception shifts with the world around us.
When the Path Chooses You: Why Some Ideas Demand to Be Realised
From startups to art, some ideas gain a life of their own. They emerge from the human need to create—defying logic, data and prediction.
What Makes Us Human: The Search for Meaning in the Age of AI
As technology learns to imitate us, what continues to set us apart? A reflection on intelligence, wisdom, and our timeless search for meaning — the very human pursuit that no machine can replace.
Biotech Timing and Trial Design: A Case Study in Value Creation
A biotech case study from approval to aquisition — how trial design and drug delivery choices shaped Verona Pharma’s $10B buyout by Merck and influenced both investor outcomes and market impact.
The Creative Process Behind my Homepage Redesign
I recently redesigned my homepage to better reflect my minimalist aesthetic and the central role of text in my work. The process led me to reflect on how different creative approaches—conceptual planning versus discovery through making—can each serve a purpose.
Beyond Approval: The Hidden Risk in Biotech Stocks
What happens after regulatory approval? The overlooked risks biotech companies face post-approval—and why even promising drugs can stumble after reaching the market.
How Public Speaking Taught Me to Stop Explaining and Start Connecting
I used to think storytelling was about structure and delivery. Until I discovered it’s really about connection—finding a shared truth with the audience, not just getting the words right.
Mind the Gap: Bridging Drug and Device Thinking
Drug and device teams might use the same words but speak different languages. Learning to navigate that gap made me reconsider how I think about communication, empathy, and leadership in cross-functional development.
Tariff Shocks and Portfolio Lessons: Navigating Uncertainty in a Volatile Market
A week of rising tariffs and falling confidence showed how market turbulence can test investors — and prompted me to rethink my own long-term strategy.
Impressions from Venice Biennale and the Rise of the Immersive Art Experience
Immersion is becoming a powerful language in contemporary art. At the Venice Biennale I saw how multisensory installations—built from image, movement and sound—can capture and sustain attention in a noisy world.
