A RopesTalk podcast series brought to you by the Women’s Forum at Ropes & Gray, featuring conversations with extraordinary women who have had successful careers and interesting lives, and are also making a positive impact in their workplaces and in their communities.
From Lab to Launch—Donna Xia’s Mission to Revolutionize Insomnia Treatment
On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by health care partner Christine Moundas, IP transactions and licensing partner Megan Baca is joined by Donna Xia, founder and COO of a Silicon Valley startup revolutionizing insomnia care. Donna shares her unique career journey—from Harvard biomedicine PhD to McKinsey consultant, Sanofi dealmaker, and startup leader—and discusses the challenges and opportunities of bridging big pharma and fast-moving startups. The conversation explores Donna’s mission to expand access to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, the innovative use of AI to scale clinical operations and improve patient care, and practical insights for adopting AI in healthcare and beyond. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on entrepreneurship, digital health, and the future of sleep care.
19 Mar 2025
Conversation with Jan Sbarbaro, Lyric
On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by IP transactions and licensing partner Megan Baca, IP transactions partner Emily Karlberg returns for another engaging conversation, this time with Jan Sbarbaro, the chief legal & compliance officer and corporate secretary of Lyric, a platform-based healthcare technology company, committed to simplifying the business of care by preventing inaccurate payments and reducing overall waste in the healthcare ecosystem. They discuss Jan’s impressive 30-plus-year career in the legal field, her transition from litigation to in-house roles, and her current responsibilities at Lyric. Jan shares valuable insights on navigating career challenges, the importance of self-confidence, and balancing a demanding career with family life.
19 Feb 2025
Conversation with Katy Motiey, Extreme Networks
On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by health care and data partner Christine Moundas, IP transactions and licensing partner Megan Baca is joined by Katy Motiey, the chief legal, administrative and sustainability officer at Extreme Networks. Katy shares her inspiring journey from her early life experiences during the Iranian Revolution to her multifaceted career in the legal industry. She discusses her new book, Imperfect, which is based on her mother's quest for equality and their family's struggles against the patriarchal customs of Iran. Katy also delves into her role in driving corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives at Extreme, offering valuable insights for aspiring leaders and authors.
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