KatrinaRogers.bsky.social
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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social
@krogersconsulting.com
The world needs your big idea! I help guide underrepresented founders and investors.
This week on #ThinkingKat, we hear from Thought Leader Ernesto Chanona on the why and what of life science business development.
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Thinking Kat Meets Thought Leader Ernesto Chanona
and we talk about how to build business development skills!
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November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This week on #ThinkingKat, you can catch up on everything you missed in October.
That's a rundown on regulatory pathways for devices and pharmaceuticals, plus two Thought Leader interviews - Richard Giersch and Blythe Karow.

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Thinking Kat: October Monthly Roundup
Here are the stories you may have missed this month!
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November 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
What's new in the #ThinkingKat newsletter this week?

I interview Thought Leader Blythe Karow, an expert in Med Tech and Wearables.

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Thinking Kat meets Thought Leader Blythe Karow
And we discuss some controversial Med Tech topics!
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October 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
"This week on #ThinkingKat, we get an update on SBIR/STTR grants from Thought Leader Richard Giersch.
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Thinking Kat Meets Thought Leader Rich Giersch
We discuss Mastering your Phase I SBIR Application
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October 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This week on #ThinkingKat, we kick off Product Development October with an overview of US pharmaceutical and medical device regulatory pathways.
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What’s Your Regulatory Pathway?
In my first October Product Development article, we look at pharmaceutical and medical device development from a regulatory and strategy perspective. Global harmonization is steadily reshaping the reg...
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October 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This week on #ThinkingKat, I share some new ways you can support the community. Check them out!
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New Ways to Support Thinking Kat
Help me keep the newsletter ad-free and dedicated to in-depth analysis, honest opinion, and practical advice tailored to founders and leaders like you.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This week on #ThinkingKat, we catch up on any articles you may have missed this month.

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Thinking Kat: September Monthly Roundup
Here are the stories you may have missed this month!
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September 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This week on #ThinkingKat, we look at how to create a pitch deck, why it’s a valuable business tool, and where you might use it.

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Your Pitch Deck!
My 3rd September article helps you clarify your message via your slide deck
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September 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Hospitals across Washington state are being forced to lay off staff, reducing services because of GOP health care cuts.

This is real. And it’s happening because Republicans chose tax cuts for billionaires over health care for our families.

I'm fighting to repeal these cuts.
Seattle Children’s to cut 150 jobs, citing loss of federal funds
The hospital says 154 employees will be laid off and 350 open positions eliminated in November.
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September 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This week on #ThinkingKat, we take a look at the difference between Leadership and Management.
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Leadership vs. Management
Why Success Depends on Both
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September 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
My #ThinkingKat newsletter from last week shares what CEOs need to know about AI.
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What CEOs Need to Know about AI
My first September article answers a top question from CEOs - how should I think about implementing AI/ML in my company?
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September 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This week on #ThinkingKat, we recap all the Ecosystem articles from August!

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Thinking Kat: August Monthly Roundup
Here are the stories you may have missed this month!
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August 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This week on #ThinkingKat, we meet Thought Leader Kasey Devine, who gives us an update on what's new in world of R&D Tax credits.

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Thinking Kat Meets Thought Leader Kasey Devine
On How Research and Development Tax Credits can Extend Your Runway
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August 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This week on #ThinkingKat, we look at the oldest FDA User Fee Program, the one for prescription drugs and biologics.

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The Prescription Drug User Fee Program
My second August article looks at the FDA User Fee Program for Prescription Drugs
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August 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This week on #ThinkingKat, we take a look at the FDA's Medical Device User Fee program and its benefits for medical device startup companies.

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August is MDUFA Small Business Month!
My first August article is an explainer about this FDA User Fee program and why medical device startups should pay attention to it.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In this week's #ThinkingKat newsletter, I recap three articles that have received rave reviews. Check them out!

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Thinking Kat: July Monthly Roundup
Here are the stories you may have missed in July!
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August 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In this week's #ThinkingKat article, we look at three strategic ways to build your expertise and credibility before securing your first formal role as a regulatory or quality professional.

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How To Develop Regulatory and Product Quality Expertise
My 3rd July article gives you some actionable strategies for knowledge and skill development in drug manufacturing.
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July 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
In this week's #ThinkingKat article, we look at what it takes to be a startup CEO, and why it may not be for everyone.

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Thinking About Becoming a Startup CEO?
My second June article reviews what it takes to helm a startup.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
In last week's #ThinkingKat article, explore how non-traditional credentials and apprenticeship programs help employers build better teams.
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Finding Life Science Talent In Non-Traditional Places
My first July article explores frequently overlooked career preparation options.
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July 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In my Thinking Kat newsletter from last week, I share my three recent interviews with life science experts across the US.
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Thinking Kat Summer Break Special Edition!
Bonus video and podcast interviews with Katrina!
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July 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
July 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
My newsletter this week gives you everything you missed while going to conferences, attending graduations, or just getting your summer break in early.
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Thinking Kat: June Roundup
Here are the stories you may have missed this month!
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June 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
My article this week guides you through an existential crisis for your company - a difficult regulatory inspection.
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What To Do During and After a Difficult Regulatory Inspection
My second June article guides you through an existential crisis for your company.
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June 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My Thinking Kat newsletter this week covers everything founding CEOs need to know about Good Documentation Practice. Check it out!
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Find Your Key Opinion Leader!
The right KOL isn’t just an advisor. . .
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June 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
My Thinking Kat newsletter this week covers everything founding CEOs need to know about Good Documentation Practice. Check it out!

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Documentation is Your Key to Success
My first June article discusses a discipline that many startups fail to initiate early. Find out why good documentation practice is critical to your success and some tips on how to get started today!
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June 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM