# Renew Biotechnologies CEO Chad Pollard

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Podcast: [Silicon Slopes | Leaders Interviewing Leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/silicon-slopes-leaders-interviewing-leaders-6472484)
Published: 2025-05-09T10:00:08+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we sit down with the co-founder and CEO of Renew Biotechnologies to explore the groundbreaking work his company is doing in the field of early detection for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. Discover how a passion for research at BYU led to the creation of a company that's on the verge of changing the world. 00:00 - Introduction and guest welcome 00:19 - From med school to biotech: The origin story 00:51 - Early research and the birth of Renew Biotechnologies 01:33 - Discussing Neuralink and the potential to cure ALS 02:33 - How early detection can lead to cures 02:44 - Introduction to Renew Biotechnologies and their focus 03:54 - Success stories and the impact of their technology 06:59 - The timeline and process for bringing a biotech product to market 09:07 - The role of AI in diagnostics and healthcare 10:28 - Long-term impact of AI in healthcare 12:07 - Changes in administration and their impact on biotech 14:21 - A day in the life of a biotech CEO 15:57 - Company growth and future plans 17:21 - Building a biotech company in Utah 19:34 - Utah's biotech community and its growth 21:53 - The role of universities in biotech innovation 24:04 - Venture capital and funding challenges in biotech 25:44 - Reading recommendations for CEOs 26:30 - Balancing work with personal interests 28:39 - Future vision for Renew Biotechnologies 29:33 - Unique company structure and incentivizing innovation 31:40 - The importance of integrity in healthcare 33:10 - Acknowledging those who gave a chance If you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in…

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