Speaker Series ft. Angela Gill Nelms
Angela Gill Nelms is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, biotech executive, professor, and podcast host known for helping leaders build resilient teams, navigate high-stakes environments, and turn bold ideas into measurable results. She leads the commercialization of breakthrough medical technologies emerging from Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University. She is also the Founder & CEO of The AGN Group and host of the Badass Leaders Podcast and Holy Shift! Biomedical Breakthroughs Shaping Tomorrow podcasts.
A former COO of multiple high-growth healthcare and technology companies, Angela combines operational leadership with candid, no-BS insight on culture, resilience, execution, burnout, and leadership under pressure. A Georgia Institute of Technology biomedical engineering alumna and Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award recipient, she is also an abuse and kidnapping survivor, endurance athlete, and advocate for leading with courage, authenticity, and accountability.
Meet the Host
Berkeley Pharma Tech Foundation is a nonprofit committed to expanding biotech understanding and improving access to the industry through education, mentorship, and networking. We host roundtables, speaker panels, and community events to connect aspiring scientists and entrepreneurs with industry leaders. Our goals: launch a funded research program within two years and build a state-of-the-art lab in the Bay Area within five. Follow us on LinkedIn or reach out to Vanloan Nguyen to get involved!