Why was “if you want to help cancer patients, don’t become an oncologist” actually great advice?
What’s the difference between being early and being wrong as a startup?
And how do you survive long enough to be proven right?
Today we’re speaking with Omar El Nahhas, CEO and co-founder of StratifAI based in Berlin, Germany, and the US. StratifAI turns routinely collected histology data into high-quality predictive diagnostics to help in cancer treatment decisions. And we’ll talk more about the science at the end of the episode.
About LifeScience ORG
It’s no secret that Europe is a global leader in generating translational science. We’re grateful at LifeScience ORG to have a community of over 400 life science CEOs – leaders driving change in biotech, medtech, techBio and healthcare.
The conversations inside our community – stories of conviction, navigating challenges, and making bold decisions – inspire us every week. To hear the stories, lessons, and experiences of our life science leaders, listen to A Call to Lead @ LifeScience ORG, available on all good podcasting platforms.
Chapters
0:00 - From Data Science to Healthcare
5:30 - Don't Become an Oncologist
8:02 - Bridging Science and Business
12:16 - Managing Board and Investors
17:55 - Learning From Experienced Peers
23:56 - Ecosystem Differences Abroad
27:47 - AI Diagnostics for Cancer
37:19 - Visionary vs Delusion
