Breakthru Medicine is a preclinical biotech developing multiple targeted therapeutics for oncology across a wide range of solid tumors. Breakthru's team of veteran drug developers has collectively brought more than a dozen drugs to market and has advanced late-stage programs with the potential to transform outcomes for one of the most lethal forms of cancer. The team's … [More]
Business & Bioindustry
Arizona’s collaborative ecosystem drives discovery and growth
“Arizona is one of the nation’s fastest growing and most attractive hubs for biosciences,” says Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, noting also the corollary that the bioscience sector is one of the state’s fastest-growing industries. As the businesses we showcase in this article consistently attest, Arizona offers a rapidly growing workforce, … [More]
Flourishing Ecosystem: Foresightful Investment Pays Off
Home to one of the fastest growing bioindustry sectors in the country, Arizona is benefiting from almost 30 years of investment into developing an ecosystem that supports the discovery, development and delivery of life science innovations designed to improve the human condition. Just as nature requires ecosystems that work together to sustain life, the life science industry, … [More]
Advancing Non-Invasive Neurocritical Care
To understand how Anuncia is impacting healthcare, it is important to understand who Anuncia is as a company and what we do. Anuncia is addressing a clinical problem that has existed for decades that significantly impacts the lives of patients and families living with a condition called hydrocephalus. Excess cerebrospinal fluids (CSFs) can cause dangerous pressure on the brain … [More]
Forging Ahead in Minimally Invasive Care
The future of minimally invasive care is being shaped in Tempe, Arizona. While BD’s global purpose is to advance the world of healthTM, that mission comes to life through the work of local teams whose innovations help millions of clinicians care for billions of patients around the globe. An essential component of that effort is BD Peripheral Intervention (BD PI), a $2-billion … [More]
Innovating in Tissue Restoration
Our company, BioLab Holdings, is a Mesa-based biotechnology and tissue restoration company focused on advancing innovation across the continuum of care. Through clinician-driven strategy, partnerships and commercialization, we identify, develop and deliver breakthrough technologies that restore tissue and improve patient outcomes. At our core, we develop products that provide … [More]
From Launch to Longevity: Planning, Capital and Insurance as Milestone Partners
Talent and expertise get you started — but it’s strategy that keeps you moving. Timing, positioning and a durable foundation are what help a business endure growth cycles, regulatory pressure, changing risks and stakeholder demands. For many NAWBO members, that journey begins with an ambitious vision and quickly becomes a series of decisions that feel complex — and … [More]
Spaces That Leave Their Mark. Defy Norms. Define Space
At its core, design is about emotion. It is the feeling you experience when you walk into a space and something simply feels right. It is the energy that draws people in, encourages them to linger and creates a lasting impression long after they leave. Whether in a restaurant, hotel, retail environment or sanctuary at home, the most memorable spaces connect with people on an … [More]
Why Self-Leadership Is the Skill Most Executives Never Develop
Does your leadership development program have a crucial gap in it? And when was the last time you really took time to look at your own leadership and whether it was effective in these times of disruption? Leaders are trained to manage performance, inspire teams, communicate vision and navigate change. What they rarely learn is how to manage themselves — their energy, their … [More]
The Collaboration between Arizona Physicians and National Medtech Companies
Arizona’s healthcare community is becoming a more important part of the national medtech conversation. That is not just because new medical device companies are paying attention to the state. It is because physicians here are treating complex cases every day and can offer the kind of practical feedback that helps new technology move from an idea to something that works … [More]
The AI Revolution That’s Redefining Software Budgets and Timelines
Everyone knew AI would alter the economics of software development. It’s happening now, but there’s still a bit of a plot twist: AI isn’t shaking things up in quite the way most people expected. Generative tools certainly speed up coding and testing, but the real breakthrough isn’t in spitting out workable code. It’s in the decreased time of each development cycle. Where … [More]
What Your Banker Wishes Every Business Owner Knew
The banker’s view: what separates businesses that thrive from those that struggle
As 2026 rolled around, so did my 22nd year of being a commercial banker. Twenty-two years of meeting with business owners, from startups to companies generating $250 million in revenue, from single-member enterprises to multi-owner corporations. I have met with medical practices to manufacturing firms, industrial companies to professional businesses, and in all my interactions … [More]
Arizona Farmers Look Skyward for Relief
Drones are not a silver bullet for farmers, but in some cases they sure can feel like it. In heat-stressed agricultural environments, such as those in Arizona, stretching every drop of resource (water and beyond) further is the name of the game, and drones are the king of that game. In the "upstream" sense, scouting drones can be utilized to detect heat stress more easily, … [More]
Live Shopping Is Quietly Creating Thousands of Arizona Businesses
On a Tuesday afternoon in Mesa, Ahmad Ali is standing behind the counter at Amigos Market, holding a bag of Japanese gummy candy up to his phone camera. Three hundred people are watching. He's answering questions about flavor, texture and shipping while a steady stream of purchases rolls in. In 90 days of doing this, he's sold more than $35,000 worth of snacks to customers who … [More]
Guest Editor: John Shufeldt, Xcellerant Ventures and Jetstream Venture Fund
Biosciences – Health Forward Healthcare as a topic is often associated with one crisis or another: availability, delivery model, cost, et cetera. But behind all of that is the bioscience industry — and that industry is thriving here in Metro Phoenix. Healthcare is at a pivotal crossroads. To solve our industry’s most pressing challenges, we must fundamentally shift how … [More]
Feedback: August 2026
Q: What prompted you to go to the formality of creating a distinct philanthropic foundation for your company’s community donations?
Dr. Bryan Gawley Owner Gawley Companies Sector: Healthcare At Gawley Companies, giving back has always been part of who we are. As our organization continued to grow, we realized we wanted our philanthropic efforts to grow with it. Creating Unicorn Philanthropy allowed us to establish a dedicated foundation that could bring greater purpose, consistency and long-term … [More]
Preventing Lawsuits through Better Safety Policies
In the business world, liability is an ongoing concern
Businesses face a variety of legal risks every day, but many lawsuits can be reduced or prevented through thoughtful safety policies, consistent enforcement, and proactive risk management. When a company takes time to identify hazards, train employees, document procedures and respond quickly to unsafe conditions, it not only protects customers and employees but also … [More]
When AI ‘Goes Rogue,’ Who Is Accountable?
The OpenAI-Hugging Face breach was not a robot rebellion. It was a warning about what happens when machine capability outruns containment, governance and responsibility. “AI went rogue” is an irresistible headline. It suggests that a machine woke up, became sentient, formed an intention and disobeyed its creators. That is not what OpenAI says happened during its recent … [More]
