CEO Cornerstone
Applications Open For Upcoming Cohort
About
A peer-to-peer leadership development program uniquely tailored to the needs of today’s life science CEO. This program features sophisticated, customized content and facilitation by The Leadership Edge that is designed to start powerful conversations among CEOs.
Why CEO Cornerstone
Customized Programming for Life Science CEOs
Exclusive, research-guided and highly relevant content that will enable CEOs to reach their full potential and navigate the industry’s unique challenges.
A Forum Facilitated by Life Science Executive Coaches
This is beyond networking. CEOs will connect with an intimate group of vetted, non-competing and similar-stage industry peers.
Forming Meaningful Connections
CEOs can forge a confidential inner circle of advisors. The power of connecting with peers who are experiencing similar challenges opens the door to future partnerships.
Cohort Participant Guidelines
If you don’t meet the current cohort eligibility requirements but are interested in future cohorts, please contact us below.
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First-time Life Science CEO
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VC Stages: A-C
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Privately Held Company
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Flexible Monthly Sessions
Guest Experts
Karin Blair
President, Evoking Insights
Strategy and Goal Setting
Steve Holtzman
Former CEO, Decibel Therapeutics
Building a Culture of Engagement, Innovation, and Success
Magda Marquet
Co-Founder, Alma Life Sciences
Building and Partnering with Your Board
Neil McFarlane
CEO, Zevra Therapeutics
Reimagine Your Company
Diane West
President, 2Connect
Present with Clarity and Deliver with Confidence
Gaylene Xanthopoulos
Founder & President, The Leadership Edge Inc.
Facilitator
Program Outline
Get to Know Your Cohort
Share your experiences, vision, and goals.
Vision, Mission and Values
Harnessing these powerful and underutilized leadership tools.
Strategy and Goal Setting
Strategy formulation and assuring it is aligned with your board
Presentation Skills for Financial Success
Present with clarity and deliver with confidence.
Developing a High-Performing Team
Proven strategies to unlock your team’s full potential.
Raising Capital
Insights from a leading investment banker.
Building Your Board
Understand and leverage the talent of your board to build your company.
Open Session
Based on cohort participant feedback.
Inspiring Innovation and Creativity
Bring out the talents of your team.
Management Philosophy
Explore the pros and cons of different approaches to performance management.
Partnering with The Leadership Edge
For the past three decades, The Leadership Edge has had the distinct privilege of working exclusively within the Life Science industry. Our experience in developing over 7,500 scientific leaders in over 1,000 companies has resulted in an extensive knowledge of the industry, its people, processes, and markets. It’s been greatly rewarding to improve the pace, performance, and culture of the most innovative companies in the world.
