From Boardrooms to Biotech: Joan Koerber-Walker on What Arizona’s Innovation Future Needs Part 1

She’s helped launch thousands of startups — and still refuses to retire.

In this exclusive episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Joan Koerber-Walker, the powerhouse behind Arizona’s life sciences momentum. As the CEO of the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio), Joan has impacted over 365,000 entrepreneurs, helped drive billions in economic growth, and continues to shape the future of health innovation in the state.

We dive into:

The surprising truth behind clinical trials and FDA hurdles

How Arizona turned a stadium loss into a biotech win

Joan’s hard-earned advice for entrepreneurs (and why passion alone isn’t enough)

What it really takes to build an industry — and why collaboration is non-negotiable

👉 Learn more or get involved: azbio.org
📅 Check out Arizona Bioscience Week this October under the Events tab!

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