Judge Profile
Lauren Otuski
As Co-Founder and Chairman of Ourself and its parent company, GLO Pharma, Lauren is a distinguished leader in biotechnology innovation with over 35 years of experience. As a pioneering force in the field, she has founded, developed, and commercialized eight companies across diverse therapeutic areas, including cardiology, gastroenterology, diabetes, oncology, and aesthetics. Among the notable and very successful life sciences companies she has guided from inception are: DexCom, NovaCardia, Oncternal Therapeutics, and Prometheus Biosciences. In the aesthetics space, Lauren co-founded Alastin Skincare, where she played a crucial role in integrating scientific research and ingredient development, thereby creating a new and dedicated category for pre- and post-procedure skincare. Her unwavering passion for science and research underscores her commitment to driving innovation and advancing the industry.