In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Chair, host Elizabeth Davis sits down with Beth San Segundo, CEO of OriGen Biomedical, to explore her remarkable path from starting as a cleanroom technician at 18 to leading a globally recognized medical device company. With over 27 years in medical device manufacturing, Beth has been instrumental in advancing cell and gene therapy solutions that are transforming treatments for cancer, genetic conditions, and other life-threatening diseases. Under her leadership, OriGen has earned recognition on the Inc. 5000 list and as a Top Workplace in Austin for two consecutive years. Beth shares how she navigated the transition from working for her father to becoming CEO, the impact OriGen’s products have on stem cell therapy and cancer treatment, and the lessons she has learned in scaling a purpose-driven company from a team of five to an award-winning organization. She also discusses leading through challenges like COVID, supply chain disruptions, and rapid growth, while staying innovative in a constantly evolving medical field. This conversation is a powerful look at grit, authenticity, and purpose-driven leadership. Watch now to hear Beth’s insights on what it takes to lead a company that is literally saving lives.
