In this episode, Jay Shukla, founder and CEO of Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, shares the incredible story of how he went from a broke student with a borrowed plane ticket to leading a fast-growing pharma company reshoring production in the U.S.
This is more than just a business success story — it’s a deep dive into entrepreneurship, innovation, and the grit it takes to build something that actually matters.
🎯 Inside the episode:
• The journey from virtual startup to full-scale pharma manufacturer
• How Nivagen is simplifying IV drug delivery with ready-to-use sterile bags
• Why bringing pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the U.S. is a strategic advantage
• The risks, pivots, and wins behind a $70M expansion in Sacramento
• Lessons in leadership, discipline, and building a company from scratch
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to Nivagen: A Hidden Pharma Giant in Sacramento
02:00 – Taking the Risk: How Jay Started His Company
05:00 – Early Wins and the Pivot to In-House R&D
09:00 – Selling a Business Unit to Stay Focused
11:00 – Inside the Facility: Sterile Tech and IV Bag Innovation
15:00 – Why U.S. Manufacturing Matters Now More Than Ever
18:30 – What’s Broken in the Pharma Supply Chain
23:00 – How Regulation Affects American Manufacturers
28:00 – Jay’s Vision: $70M Expansion and the Future of Nivagen
32:00 – Jay’s Journey: From India to Entrepreneur and Role Model
#Pharmaceuticals #Entrepreneurship #MadeInUSA #SacramentoBusiness #HealthcareInnovation #DrugManufacturing #Nivagen
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If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.
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Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz
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