About Us

DR. STEPHAN KUTZER
Co-Founder & Principal


  • Inspired by “out-of-the box” thinking and performing
  • Driven by science, technology and innovation
  • Motivated by inventive, open-minded, creative and risk friendly business environments
  • Committed to build & develop striving expert teams and businesses that make a positive difference

Education

  • Technische Universitat München / Technical University of Munich
    • Dipl. – Ing. Univ. Verfahrenstechnik / Chemical Engineering Diploma
    • Dr. – Ing. Verfahrenstechnik / Chemical Engineering Doctorate

Skills

  • Organizational & Leadership Development
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Pharma & Biotech Manufacturing, Quality & Regulatory Strategy
  • Business Risk Analysis and Assessment
  • Business Strategy and Planning
  • Graphic Design & Visualization of End User Presentation  & Market Material

Languages

  • English (Fluent) & German (Native / Fluent)

Activities

  • AKDYS LLC Vision, Creation & Launch
  • Alcami Corporation Vision & Re-Branding
  • Panel & Forum Expert
    • St. Gallen Business School
    • University of North Carolina – Wilmington
    • Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce
    • Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain Strategy Forum
    • Boehringer-Ingelheim Bio-Manufacturing Strategy Forum
  • Publications, Citations & Interviews in Pharma & Biotech Industry Journals & Magazines
  • Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies (DCAT)
    • Advisory Council 2012-2016 & Board of Directors 2017-2019

DANIELLE A. YOUNG
Co-Founder & Principal


  • Inspired by creative, dynamic and open-minded business environments
  • Experienced in advising and working alongside the C-Suite, owners, venture capitalists and banks
  • Motivated by fast-paced, growing, imaginative and visionary companies
  • Committed to science, technology and efficiency

Education

  • University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
    • Bachelor of Science, Biology
    • Minor, Chemistry

Skills

  • Market Data Mining and Analysis
  • Key Account and Senior Client Planning & Management
  • System and Process Mapping & Improvement
  • Commercial Contract Strategy & Negotiation
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Graphic Design & Visualization of End User Data, Presentation  & Market Material

Languages

  • English (Native / Fluent)

Activities

  • AKDYS LLC Vision, Creation & Launch
  • Alcami Commercial Leadership
    • Re-Branding Team
    • Deal Team
  • Pharma & Biotech Industry Organizations
    • NC Biotech, NCBIO, BTEC (Biomanufacturing Training & Education Center), Women in BIO, CED (Council for Entrepreneurial Development) and AAPS-NCPDG
  • Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies (DCAT)
    • DCAT Week Emerging Pharma Program Volunteer
  • Conference Presenter
    • InformEx – ProForm Select™