Summary
In this special episode of the Leap Together podcast, we flip the mic and feature our own CEO, Zach Gobst, for a candid conversation about the founding of Leapcure, the evolution of the company, and what it really takes to make clinical trials more equitable, empathetic, and impactful.
Zach shares:
- How a personal family health crisis led him to start Leapcure in 2015
- The journey from building clinical trial software to becoming a trusted patient recruitment partner
- Why traditional vendor models fail — and how true partnership drives faster enrollment and better outcomes
- The role of empathy and advocacy in improving patient engagement
- How Leapcure has collaborated with 13,000+ advocacy groups to connect patients with research opportunities
- Where technology like AI fits (and doesn’t fit) into patient-centric trial design
- The biggest misconceptions about clinical trials — and what the industry gets wrong about patient motivations
Whether you’re a sponsor, site, researcher, or advocate, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at Leapcure’s mission and methods, directly from its founder. Zach also reflects on leadership, building culture in a mission-driven company, and how learning from patients continues to shape the way Leapcure helps bring therapies to those who need them most.
Tune in to discover:
- What makes Leapcure different in the patient recruitment space
- Why a human-centered approach accelerates clinical trial timelines
- How collaboration — not just technology — is the key to transforming research
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