In Part 2 of this Future Tide Conversations series, we continue our in depth conversation with Angelo Stracquatanio, Co-Founder and CEO of Apprentice.io, and delve into the next chapter of his entrepreneurial journey. If Part 1 explored how Angelo broke into the pharma industry with a mission driven idea, Part 2 focuses on what happened as that idea grew. 

Angelo shares how he raised the capital and built the team needed to bring his vision to scale, no small feat in a field known for red tape and skepticism toward newcomers. He talks about convincing investors and pharmaceutical leaders to believe in Apprentice.io's potential and what it took to earn trust as a young founder without a traditional big pharma background. 

We also discuss the pressures and responsibilities of rapid growth, particularly during the COVID 19 pandemic. Angelo recounts how Apprentice.io deployed its platform to help manufacturers adapt quickly, keep operations going, and continue getting life saving medicines to patients. It was a defining moment that tested the company's agility and deepened its commitment to its mission. 

Throughout the episode, Angelo returns to a central theme. Technology should serve people. He explains why he is committed to building tools that empower scientists and operators rather than replace them and how this philosophy has shaped both the culture and long term strategy of Apprentice.io. 

This episode offers a rich mix of practical insight and inspiring storytelling for entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone reflecting on their own growth. It is about scaling fast, but also scaling thoughtfully. 

🎧 Listen to Part 2 now and continue the journey with Angelo as we move toward the finale in Part 3.