Karl Schmieder

About Karl Schmieder

Are you building something brilliant in biotech — but struggling to get investors, corporates, or partners to really get it?Most founders are great at invention.But invention isn’t the problem anymore. Invention is increasingly commoditized.The real challenge? Orchestration.Connecting science, community, and capital into ecosystems that scale.I’m Karl Schmieder.I’ve spent 25+ years at the crossroads of storytelling and strategy in biotech. I help founders, CPG innovators, and investors- Clarify their story so the right people lean in- Build value nets that speed adoption- Structure partnerships and deals that turn ideas into markets.I run @Messaginglab and co-host the Grow Everything Podcast, where we speak with biotech leaders shaping the future of what we eat, wear, heal, and build with.Here’s the truth: Biology is the planet’s operating system. It\'s the most powerful manufacturing technology. The only question is: how fast can we organize ourselves to use it?If you’re a founder trying to cross the chasm, a CPG leader looking to biologize, or an investor searching for mandate-ready opportunities — send me a DM.Let’s build the future. Karl

Experience

1. Board Memeber

   Genspace Nyc

   Jun 2023 — Present

Education

• University of California, Riverside

  BS, Biochemistry

• University of California, Riverside

  MS, Biochemistry

• Naropa University

  MFA, Creative Writing & Poetics

Skills

• Integrated Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Life Sciences
• Lifesciences
• Marketing
• Medical Devices
• Strategy
• Messaging
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Biotechnology
• Copywriting