Mark Goldstone: Pharmacist, Copywriter, Investor

 
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Meet Mark Goldstone…

Mark Goldstone has worked for more than 25 years in the healthcare/life sciences industry.

He has a passion for technology, new “stuff” and all things creative.

Currently based in New York City, Mark spends his days working as the General Partner of Forepont Capital: a performance-focused venture capital firm that invests in early-stage life science companies.

Mark began his career as a pharmacist with the UK retail giant Boots before his love for writing led him to a new career in advertising as a copywriter — which has unexpectedly led him to where he is today. 

In today's conversation we talk about:

  • The value of learning how to write well

  • Why "Big-Pharma" isn't all bad

  • How to deal exponential change in a fast-paced world

  • And the successes/challenges faced along the way

Check it out!


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  • Favourite Book: Lewis's Pharmacology by James Crossland

  • Favourite Quote: "If you are not a better person tomorrow than you are today, what need have you for a tomorrow?" – Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

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