Speaker bios
David esposito
David is an experienced healthcare executive who has built and scaled multiple companies that resulted in successful exits to strategic buyers. He has also taken companies into winddown/bankruptcy.
David is currently the CEO of ONL Therapeutics based in Ann Arbor, MI. ONL Therapeutics is developing therapeutics to protect the vision of patients with retinal disease.
David is the former CEO of Armune BioScience. The company successfully launched the only non-PSA blood test to improve the early detection of prostate cancer. Armune BioScience was sold to Exact Sciences (EXAS) in 2017.
He was the President of Phadia (allergy and autoimmune diagnostics) and played a pivotal role in the sale of the business to Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) in 2011. David began his career as a sales representative with Merck & Co. Inc. and rose through the ranks of sales, marketing, and commercial strategy.
David is a combat veteran, led an infantry platoon with the 101st Airborne Division through several combat operations, and was recognized with a Bronze Star for combat action in Iraq in 1991. David earned his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and his MBA from Syracuse University.
Noushin Dunkelman
I help biotech teams strengthen their technical management capabilities and improve cross-functional integration so they can communicate more effectively, perform at higher levels, and execute with greater clarity and alignment. My work focuses on building the systems, behaviors, and team dynamics that drive real business results.
Over the past 30+ years, I have built focused, high-performing culture in start-up to mid-sized companies and developed cohesive teams across executive, scientific, and technical functions. I specialize in creating practical, sustainable solutions that help organizations grow with intention.
As the founder of MaxSynergy Consulting, I bring a hands-on, partnership-driven approach to organizational development, leadership effectiveness, and team performance. My goal is simple: help teams work better together and accelerate their impact.
Specialties: Organizational Development, Technical Management Development, Technical Team Integration, Executive and Team Coaching, Mentoring, Culture Development, organizational effectiveness