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About

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR COMPLEX DECISIONS

IT’S TIME FOR EMPACTFUL EXECUTION

My work centers on helping leaders make informed, confident decisions in complex environments. Drawing on experience across academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, I support organizations in building approaches that are both credible and effective in the real world.

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ORIGIN STORY

My story begins in the lab, where I spent my days uncovering the complexities of the immune system. I was driven by curiosity, but something inside me yearned for more—a desire to see my work create a tangible, real-world impact. I wanted to create an impact that reached far beyond the confines of research papers. I wanted to break the mold and show that academics could excel in business and beyond.

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Each of my career transitions—across academia, consulting, big pharma, and now entrepreneurship—has been a deliberate step toward that vision and has grown my impact exponentially. Along the way, I’ve built a career rooted in connection, storytelling, and action. I have a powerful network across industries and leadership levels that allow me to bridge worlds and break barriers. My ability to connect deeply with people and simplify complex ideas has allowed me to inspire change across industries.

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In high impact journals and online publications

PUBLICATIONS

18

YEARS

Of experience in academia and pharmaceutical industry

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SPEAKING EVENTS

As a speaker / moderator for in person or virtual format 

Ph.D. Microbiology & Immunology (2015)

Venture Capital Executive Program (2023)

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WHAT I STAND FOR

The companies that win long-term are the ones that treat equity as strategy, not charity.

 Denise N Bronner, PhD
Tying Equity to Business

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what they said

Denise is the type of leader who elevates every room she’s in!

Denise Bronner has been an outstanding partner to our company. As a consultant and advisor, she brought clarity to our commercial strategy and strengthen the value of our product. Her partnership aided in the rollout of enhancements to our core platform and messaging. This ultimately let to an expansion of contracts that was a 28% increase over 2024 pipeline. 

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Del Smith, PhD (CEO & Co-Founder, Acclinate)

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BoD & ADVISORY MEMBER:

INDUSTRY AWARDS

2024 DTC Clinical Trial Visionary

2024 Biocom Life Science Catalyst

2025 OneWeReach Disruptor

ANGEL & CROWDFUNDING INVESTMENTS

LET'S GET STARTED

READY TO INCREASE YOUR EMPACT™?

Align your mission with actionable EMPACT™. At Empactful Ventures, I help turn purposeful goals into lasting success. Reach out today and let’s make it happen together!

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