In this episode of Disruption/Interruption, host KJ sits down with Jim Foote, CEO and founder of First Ascent Biomedical. Jim shares his personal journey from technology executive to cancer care innovator, after his son’s diagnosis changed his life. Discover how he’s disrupting the status quo in oncology with AI-driven, personalized medicine that’s giving new hope to patients and families.

 

Key Takeaways:

1. The Problem with Standard Cancer Care [3:53]
   The standard of care treats patients as if they are the same, but everyone is unique. This approach works two-thirds of the time, but leaves one-third of patients with few options.
2. Functional Precision Medicine [13:04]
   Jim’s company tests up to 152 FDA-approved drugs on a patient’s biopsy to find the most effective treatment, providing doctors with data-driven options tailored to each individual.
3. AI and Technology are Transforming Oncology [28:05]
   Advances in AI, robotics, and cloud computing have converged, making personalized cancer treatment faster, more affordable, and more effective than ever before.
4. Impact and Future Vision [26:51]
   Jim’s goal is for every cancer patient to receive individualized treatment from the moment of diagnosis, improving outcomes and reducing unnecessary side effects.

 

Quote of the Show (14:40):
“I literally have gone from trying and hoping to testing and choosing.” — Jim Foote

 

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Ways to connect with Jim Foote:

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-foote

Company Website: https://firstascentbiomedical.com/

 

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