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Show Notes

(00:00:00) - Welcome to the Art of Investing

(00:05:09) - First Question - The Young John Crowley

(00:09:53) - An Educational Odyssey - Naval Academy to Harvard

(00:12:40) - Embracing Challenges and Pivots in Life

(00:16:00) - The Crowley's Battle with Pompe Disease

(00:23:59) - The Biotech Industry's Evolution at the Turn of the Century

(00:26:02) - The Promise and Challenges of Gene Therapy

(00:30:54) - The Journey of Starting a Biotech Company: From Novozyme to Amicus

(00:32:55) - The Challenges and Triumphs of Drug Discovery and Commercialization

(00:38:12) - Advice for Aspiring Biotech Investors

(00:42:26) - The Ambitious Vision of Amicus

(00:48:10) - Acquiring New Technologies and Overcoming Financial Hurdles

(00:54:19) - John’s Personal Triumphs Amidst Professional Challenges

(01:02:08) - Megan Crowley's Journey and Family Pride

(01:14:07) - The Current State and Future of Biotechnology

(01:21:28) - The Impact of M&A in Biotech and Pharma

(01:29:11) - Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines of Biotech

(01:34:32) - Balancing Life, Duty, and Passion

(01:36:09) - Reflecting on Legacy and Purpose