About this episode
In this conversation, Jonathan López, a medical doctor and founder of kar? Corp, discusses his innovative approach to biotech, focusing on a modular platform for drug delivery in extreme environments. He shares his journey from med school to entrepreneurship, the challenges he faced, and his vision for making a global impact, particularly for Puerto Rico. The discussion highlights the importance of real-time health monitoring and the potential applications of his technology in defense and emergency response.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Next-Gen Biotech05:05 The Vision Behind kar? Corp10:00 The Modular Platform Explained15:11 Real-Time Monitoring and Team Awareness19:58 Challenges and Growth as a Founder24:56 The Shift from Cannabis to Defense29:59 Current Status and Future AspirationsGuest Information:Guest's Name: Jonathan LópezGuest's Title/Position: Founder & CEOGuest's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanlopez92/Company / Affiliation: kar? Corp https://karembio.com/Guest's Bio: Jonathan López is the Founder and CEO of kar? Corp, a physician-trained entrepreneur focused on building regulated, science-first human performance systems. His work centers on the development of advanced subcutaneous infusion platforms that integrate pharmacology, hardware, and software to support human health and performance in demanding environments.Jonathan leads the company’s strategy across FDA-regulated development pathways, intellectual property creation, and dual-use deployment for civilian healthcare, first responders, defense, and space applications. He is currently advancing multiple patented platforms designed to align with federal innovation and research programs, with the goal of delivering next-generation biomedical solutions for extreme and mission-critical environments. Takeaways:Jonathan López is building next-gen biotech platforms for drug delivery.kar? Corp aims to provide real-time health monitoring in extreme environments.The platform is modular and can be tailored for different users like soldiers and astronauts.Real-time data can help prevent medical emergencies in the field.Jonathan's journey reflects the challenges of pursuing innovation in healthcare.He emphasizes the importance of inspiring Puerto Ricans to believe in their potential.The shift from cannabis to defense technology was a strategic decision for broader impact.Jonathan faced external doubt from family and friends about his entrepreneurial path.The technology aims to enhance human performance in critical situations.Jonathan is currently in
