Erum Khan

Erum Azeez Khan is a biotech strategist, entrepreneur, and co-host of the Grow Everything podcast, where she explores the future of biology and its impact on industry and society. As a partner at Messaginglab, she helps companies craft compelling bioeconomic narratives to drive success. Erum began her career developing therapeutics in Big Pharma before expanding into global tech ecosystems, policy advising, and media production. In 2016, she co-founded Soundmind, a healthcare tech company, leading its successful fundraise and exit as CEO. A forensic chemist by training, Erum thrives at the intersection of disciplines, where breakthrough ideas emerge. She’s passionate about synthetic biology, AI-driven drug discovery, and microbiome intelligence to transform human and planetary health. Based in Brooklyn, she loves discovering the “Brooklyn” of every city, supporting founders, and imagining a biotech-powered future—on Earth and beyond.

Wednesday
May 07
Genes to Giants: Strategic Alliances between SynBio and the Fortune 500
3:30 PM

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4:15 PM

In this insightful session, explore the dynamic intersection of synthetic biology innovations and major corporations in driving scalable impact in consumer products. A curated panel will delve into nuanced discussions around the practicalities, potentials, and challenges of forging partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. Through a spectrum of success stories and practical lessons, attendees will gain a multifaceted understanding of effective strategies that facilitate these cross-sector collaborations. Emphasis will be placed on navigating the intricate corporate dynamics, providing a roadmap for innovators to align their synthetic biology solutions with the strategic priorities of major corporations. Panelists will also dissect the complexities involved in mainstreaming synthetic biology innovations, providing a rich exploration of the adaptive approaches necessary for impactful and sustainable integration into the consumer products industry.

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