# 085 - Digital Innovation, Proteomics, Core & Non-Core Innovation, Consulting after Academia, Democratizing Access and Clinical Trials with Jacob Laprote

- Show: [Let's Combinate](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate)
- Published: 2023-05-17
- Length: 36m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2023-05-17-085-digital-innovation-proteomics-core-non-core-innovation-consulting-after-acad
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letscombinate/episodes/085---Digital-Innovation--Proteomics--Core--Non-Core-Innovation--Consulting-after-Academia--Democratizing-Access-and-Clinical-Trials-with-Jacob-Laprote-e244f10

## Summary

Jacob LaPorte, Co-Founder of the Novartis Biome and founder of Snapdragon Chemistry, discusses his transition from Harvard academia to McKinsey consulting and his work in digital innovation management. He explains the distinction between core and non-core innovation, detailing how the Novartis Biome was established to partner with digital health providers to co-create solutions for patient engagement and clinical trial accessibility. LaPorte also highlights his current ventures, including a new proteomics company and Unleash Health, focusing on democratizing access to care and leveraging advanced analytics in drug discovery.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2023-05-17-085-digital-innovation-proteomics-core-non-core-innovation-consulting-after-acad#t=0) Introduction: Core vs. Non-Core Innovation
- [2:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2023-05-17-085-digital-innovation-proteomics-core-non-core-innovation-consulting-after-acad#t=152) From Harvard to McKinsey: The Consulting Adjustment
- [7:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2023-05-17-085-digital-innovation-proteomics-core-non-core-innovation-consulting-after-acad#t=432) Defining Innovation Management and Portfolio Strategy
- [11:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2023-05-17-085-digital-innovation-proteomics-core-non-core-innovation-consulting-after-acad#t=685) Building the Novartis Biome as a Partnering Platform
- [20:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2023-05-17-085-digital-innovation-proteomics-core-non-core-innovation-consulting-after-acad#t=1239) Digital Technologies in Pharma and Patient Engagement
- [27:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2023-05-17-085-digital-innovation-proteomics-core-non-core-innovation-consulting-after-acad#t=1628) Modernizing and Democratizing Clinical Trials
- [30:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2023-05-17-085-digital-innovation-proteomics-core-non-core-innovation-consulting-after-acad#t=1802) Current Ventures: Snapdragon Chemistry, Unleash Health, and Proteomics

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Novartis Biome (product)
- McKinsey (company)
- Snapdragon Chemistry (company)
- PPD (company)
- T-Lac Healthcare (company)
- Unleash Health (company)
- The Singularity Is Near (other)

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