Erum Azeez Khan is a biotech strategist, entrepreneur, and co-host of the Grow Everything podcast, where she explores the future of biology and its impact on industry and society. As a partner at Messaginglab, she helps companies craft compelling bioeconomic narratives to drive success. Erum began her career developing therapeutics in Big Pharma before expanding into global tech ecosystems, policy advising, and media production. In 2016, she co-founded Soundmind, a healthcare tech company, leading its successful fundraise and exit as CEO. A forensic chemist by training, Erum thrives at the intersection of disciplines, where breakthrough ideas emerge. She’s passionate about synthetic biology, AI-driven drug discovery, and microbiome intelligence to transform human and planetary health. Based in Brooklyn, she loves discovering the “Brooklyn” of every city, supporting founders, and imagining a biotech-powered future—on Earth and beyond.

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