Welcome to Clear Thinking
Clarity for techBio and digital health CEOs who want to grow—by fixing what’s broken in tech, team, and go-to-market.
Mt Venteaux. Sometimes, running a life science company feels like a killer climb in the Tour.
Everything you need to know about my substack publication “Clear Thinking” in a few minutes.
My Incomplete Manifesto
Each Friday, I write a short, sharp essay grounded in 5 core values— for techBio and digital health founders who crave clarity, not noise, human meaning, not social Gen AI drivel.
Clarity
We speak plainly. No fluff, no jargon. Strong ideas don’t need gobbeldy.
Simplicity
We make complex problems solvable by stripping away what doesn’t matter.
Workmanship
We take pride in what we build. Craft is not a luxury - it’s the job.
Respect
We honor attention. We respect your time. Trust is earned.
Consistency
We show up. Not once. Every time. That’s how progress happens.
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The sooner you adopt this mindset, the sooner your business grows.
About me
I'm a former pharma-tech founder who bootstrapped to exit.
Today, I help TechBio and digital health CEOs grow revenue—by solving the tech, team, and go-to-market problems that stall progress.
If you're looking for a warrior, not a consultant—DM me.
Some color:
Father of 4. Grandfather of 10.
Jazz saxophonist. Daily Qigong practitioner.
Volunteer in “MiluimTech,” where we talk with Israeli combat reservists over coffee.
At 53, I was CTO of a fintech startup. When it crashed, I turned hard-won expertise into personal wealth and freedom.
Over 20 years, I rebuilt as founder/CEO—8-figure wins, painful failures, many lessons.
At Flask Data, we helped Theranica, Amgen, Verily, and even the Fortune 1 company. We ran 70+ trials, captured 10M+ signals, achieved 5 FDA wins in 5 years—with 90%+ protocol compliance.
I sold the platform in early 2024.
Now I work with a handful of founders and execs using an inversion technique based on 23 anti-patterns. We don’t chase success—we eliminate failure.
👉 Want to make your next million faster—without burning out your team or margin? Let’s talk.
Also: I host the Life Sciences Today Podcast I interview founders shaping the future of drugs and devices with advanced tech and AI.
Want to be a guest? Message me.
My promise to you
In this substack I promise:
I’ll share stories that make me look strange, tough, or weak. (I don’t care.)
I’ll be both skeptical and hopeful about AI.
I’ll inspire you and give you hope.
I’ll respond to every comment with depth.
Your promise to me
Write your honest opinions.
Who am I to force mine on yours?
Reclaim your work, words and worth
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Why Invest in Clear Thinking?
Most people choose the $80/year subscription. It’s the best value.
For the price of one biotech conference lunch, I’ll upgrade your psychology and how you think about growth, wealth, and meaning.
🚨 If you won’t invest $80/year in yourself, what exactly are you doing with your life?
💡 Upgrade to Founders Tier – $240/year
You already know $80/year delivers absurd ROI.
But Founders Tier goes further:
Quarterly private Q&A briefings with behind-the-scenes lessons from my client work and early access to strategic playbooks.
First dibs on new programs and cohorts
It’s not just content—it’s a multiplier on your growth.
👉 Ready to level up? Join the Founders Tier now.
