In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John Ryals — visionary scientist, entrepreneur, and leader with over 30 years of impact in biotechnology and agriculture.Dr. Ryals is the founder and past CEO of Metabolon, the global leader in metabolomics, and the founder of Paradigm Genetics, a pioneer in agricultural biotechnology. Today, he continues to innovate as co-founder and board member of AgBiome, a company leveraging soil microbes to protect crops while reducing pesticide use.From his early curiosity and switch from music to science, to building groundbreaking companies that transformed biotech and agriculture, Dr. Ryals shares his extraordinary journey of discovery, leadership, and innovation.👉 Tune in to learn:How Dr. Ryals’ curiosity shaped his path from music to scienceThe challenges and breakthroughs in launching biotech startupsWhat it really takes to secure funding and build investor trustThe future of science, agriculture, and biotechnology📌 Whether you’re an entrepreneur, founder, scientist, or innovator, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of Biology Career Insights, I’m honored to welcome a true veteran of the life sciences industry: Mark Bloomfield.

With over 40 years of experience across commercial, executive, and leadership roles, Mark has worked with some of the most recognized names in biotech and diagnostics—including Thermo Fisher Scientific, Agilent Technologies, Applied Biosystems, and Life Technologies. But Mark's impact goes far beyond corporate boardrooms.

From scaling early-stage startups like Polyplus-transfection (now part of Sartorius Stedim) to guiding SMEs as CEO, chairman, and consultant, Mark has dedicated much of his career to helping young companies navigate the complex path of commercialization, growth, and leadership.

Today, he continues to support the next generation of biotech leaders through his work with george james Ltd and his own consulting firm, Mark Bloomfield Consulting GmbH.

This conversation dives deep into leadership, resilience, business strategy, and the evolving biotech ecosystem—through the lens of someone who’s been there and done it all.

We had the honor of sitting down with John Ryals, founder of Metabolon, Inc., a true pioneer who built the company brick by brick.

From his early dream of becoming a musician (until disco intervened!) to his journey as a scientist and entrepreneur, John’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and leadership.

One of the most powerful takeaways from our conversation was his approach to leadership, inspired by a mentor:

“I never precisely ask what’s to be done. I just show people the problem and expect them to solve it. If they solve it, they deserve the seat. If not, they can go on to do better things.”

It’s a perspective that empowers people, creates ownership, and uncovers true problem-solvers.

🎥Full Episode drops soon — you won’t want to miss this episode.