In this episode we interview Mark McDonough, the CEO of ChromaCode. The episode explores McDonough's journey to ChromaCode, from his early career as a naval officer to his roles at various medical and diagnostic companies. Under McDonough's leadership, ChromaCode has excelled in creating a high-definition PCR platform which enables fast, accurate, and affordable cancer diagnosis. The platform is particularly beneficial as it requires less patient tissue, provides rapid results, and has a lower cost than traditional diagnostic methods. McDonough also discusses the importance of partnerships in their go-to-market strategy and shared his insights on hiring and team development in today's competitive market. Looking ahead, ChromaCode expects to become a leader in developing innovative products for disease diagnosis, with a focus on patient-centered outcomes. https://www.chromacode.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcdonough-b1055216/  00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:40 Meet the Guest: Mark McDonough, CEO of ChromaCode 01:47 Mark's Journey to ChromaCode 06:05 Insights on Leadership and Building High Performing Teams 08:10 ChromaCode's Innovative Approach to PCR Testing 10:36 ChromaCode's Contribution to Precision Medicine 13:50 The Importance of Partnerships in ChromaCode's Strategy 16:33 Future Prospects for ChromaCode 18:27 Getting to Know Mark: Personal Interests 19:13 Closing Remarks and Contact Information About Mark McDonough Mark has over 25 years of experience helping build high growth HealthCare organizations. He is passionate about his team, his customers, and the patients that he and they are privileged to help serve. He most recently was the CEO of Pierian (now Velsera) which he led to a successful sale to Summa Equity, a private equity firm, in 2022. Prior to Pierian, he led CombiMatrix for five years, culminating in a sale to Invitae in 2017. Over his career, Mark has held various executive and commercial positions, and served as a US Naval Officer. Qualio website: https://www.qualio.com/ Previous episodes: https://www.qualio.com/from-lab-to-launch-podcast Apply to be on the show: https://forms.gle/uUH2YtCFxJHrVGeL8 Music by keldez