Team

The BioBuzz team brings together a passionate group of professionals dedicated to connecting, informing, and empowering the life sciences community. With deep roots in life sciences, media, and community building, our team works every day to strengthen the ecosystem we serve.


Leadership

Chris Frew

Chris Frew

Founder & CEO · BioBuzz / Workforce Genetics

A driven leader with 20+ years in life sciences recruitment and SaaS startups, blending entrepreneurial grit with deep industry insight. Chris is the Founder of…

Rick Faint

Rick Faint

Chief Financial Officer · BioBuzz

A lawyer and serial entrepreneur with over 30 years’ experience, including two IPOs and multiple acquisitions, driving growth through strategic leadership and financial expertise. Rick…

Cat Thoreson

Cat Thoreson

Chief Operating Officer · BioBuzz

A gritty, resourceful operator with a clear line of sight from strategy to execution — she excels at building high-performing teams and driving scalable growth.

Dina Horowitz

Dina Horowitz

Director of Programs + Events · BioBuzz

Experienced event marketer focused on creating high-impact experiences that drive revenue, build pipeline, and elevate brand presence. From large-scale conferences to tailored activations and webinars,…

Phani Tupakula

Phani Tupakula

Technical Product Lead · BioBuzz

Former Quantrader, entrepreneur and visionary AI/ML engineer with an MS from University of Maryland. Founder of CareerBuildAI and LearnForge. Leading product strategy and development for…


Industry Advisory Board

Our Industry Advisory Board brings together experienced leaders from across the life sciences ecosystem who help guide BioBuzz’s strategic direction and community impact.