Not the same as the old boss.

She’s a woman.  She has a bio background.  I would not read too much into that.  She was the best candidate. Diversity is good.

Her first name is Nina. Last name is Sawczuk.  She speaks startup. She speaks business. I like her.

Nina started working at ATDC last fall leading our biosciences effort.  She was the CEO of a startup.  A startup that failed. It happens. She’s an entrepreneur and understands what it takes to be one.

Nina has a nice educational pedigree.  Undergrad Johns Hopkins. Masters in Molecular Biology from Harvard. MBA from Duke. More importantly, she is smart and engaging. Willing to learn. Based on conversations that I have had with her over the past year I think she can manage. Manage to exceed the expectations of ATDC members.

And I am sure at some point in the hear future there will be plenty of opportunities to meet Nina.

Here is the official release if you care for such things.