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Bridging Worlds: Where Digital Health Meets Big Pharma

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Naomi Fried, PhD

Original episode published by The Fabulous Women Podcast Studio on March 18, 2026

In this The Fabulous Women Podcast Studio episode, host Dr. Kim Allen talks with Naomi Fried, founder and CEO of PharmStars, about innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship in healthcare. Naomi reflects on her journey from MIT to executive leadership and ultimately founding PharmStars, sharing insights on bridging the pharma-startup gap, navigating complex industries, and creating opportunities where none previously existed. She also discusses the importance of vision, resilience, and taking bold risks to drive meaningful change in healthcare innovation.

You can listen to the episode here.

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Published
July 13, 2026
Naomi Fried, PhD
Naomi Fried, PhD, is the founder and CEO of PharmStars. She is also a founder and Managing Partner of the PharmStars Ventures Fund, which invests in the PharmStars accelerator’s graduates. Previously, she was a Partner at Ambit Health Ventures which invested in early-stage digital health device and therapeutic startups. Prior to that, Naomi was the CEO of the consulting firm Health Innovation Strategies, VP of Innovation and External Partnerships at Biogen, the first Chief Innovation Officer at Boston Children’s Hospital, and the first VP of Innovation and Advanced Technology at Kaiser Permanente. She advises and is on the boards of digital health startups.
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