Jon Brudvig: Taking Biotech from Lab to Life

In this episode of The Grit to Growth Podcast, host Levi Te Slaa sits down with Jon Brudvig, a leading biotech researcher specializing in lysosomal health — a cellular recycling system critical for treating rare diseases, improving longevity, and preserving health as we age.

Jon shares how he went from running a Sioux Falls coffee shop to earning a PhD in biology, pioneering drug development at Amicus Therapeutics, and educating the public on the science of healthy aging. You’ll hear:

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  How lysosomes impact aging, disease, and everyday health

  
  


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  Why exercise and even intentional rest can boost cellular performance

  
  


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  The balance between biotech innovation and real-life application

  
  


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  Jon’s advice for aspiring biotech professionals and future authors

  
  

Whether you’re curious about the next generation of therapies or looking for practical steps to live healthier longer, this episode blends cutting-edge science with down-to-earth advice.

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