Life Science Works is pleased to announce that Rich Giersch has joined the executive team as Senior Vice President. Rich will oversee the SBIR/STTR business unit and LSW’s work to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems in and around universities more broadly. Dr. Sharon Hrynkow, LSW President, said, “Rich brings immense expertise and experience in technology commercialization and the whole entrepreneurship ecosystem, having founded his own life science company; grown the life science ecosystems in both Washington state and West Virginia, including at two R1 universities; and, helped countless entrepreneurs in securing SBIR/STTR non-dilutive funding. His vast knowledge base and network coupled with his passion for helping entrepreneurs are invaluable as LSW continues to grow.”
Rich commented, “I am honored and delighted to join Life Science Works and partner with Sharon to build a company that delivers meaningful results for our clients. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing entrepreneurs and organizations across the globe and learn from many talented mentors and colleagues. I can’t imagine a better positioned organization to spend my time with and am excited about the team and our future.”
Join us in welcoming Rich to LSW in his new role!