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title: "Building Company Culture From the Top Down: Zelda Mariet of Bioptimus On How the Personal Example of Exceptional Leaders Shapes Companies That Thrive"
description: Bioptimus VP Zelda Mariet explains how leadership by example and transparency shape a thriving culture of innovation and success in biotechnology.
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# Building Company Culture From the Top Down: Zelda Mariet of Bioptimus On How the Personal Example of Exceptional Leaders Shapes Companies That Thrive

## Interview with Jim Hamel, Authority Magazine

In this interview with Authority Magazine, Bioptimus VP of Research Zelda Mariet shares her perspective on the critical role leadership plays in shaping a thriving organizational culture. Mariet emphasizes that culture is not a static set of values on a wall, but a living ecosystem built through the daily actions, transparency, and personal examples of its leaders. By highlighting the importance of vulnerability, accountability, and the courage to "go first," she provides a blueprint for fostering an environment where innovation and human connection can coexist. This feature offers a deep dive into the philosophy driving Bioptimus as it scales its mission-driven approach to biotechnology.

**Read the full interview here:** [Authority Magazine](https://medium.com/authority-magazine/building-company-culture-from-the-top-down-zelda-mariet-of-bioptimus-on-how-the-personal-example-371ed4e8b2b2)

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