As part of the She Speaks Health event held in Toronto July 2025, Orchid Jahanshahi delivered a powerful keynote on how Canadians can lead the next big wave in pharma.

Orchid is the founder of ThinkrBelle, an advisory firm bridging pharma and healthtech to drive smarter, faster innovation. With nearly 30 years in global pharma and a successful pivot into AI startups, she brings a rare blend of deep industry experience and startup execution. Orchid is also a mentor at the Creative Destruction Lab, supporting pharma professionals navigating change.

In this episode, Orchid explores what it takes to build your own company, when to take bold risks, and how generalists can turn their skillset into a competitive edge.