In this episode, Jeff sits down with Pat Girondi, founder of San Rocco Therapeutics, to discuss how a personal diagnosis changed the course of his life and career. After his son was diagnosed with thalassemia, a rare and often fatal blood disorder, Pat left behind a successful career as a commodities trader to pursue a cure.
Pat shares the journey that led to the founding of San Rocco Therapeutics, the challenges of navigating the pharmaceutical industry, and his mission to make gene therapy more accessible and affordable. From the realities of battling big pharma to the hope driving the next wave of medical innovation, this conversation offers a compelling look at how personal purpose can fuel global impact.