ABOUT NEUROGUARD BIOTECHNOLOGIES

 Science-led design + 3D manufacturing

to transform the future of oral  + brain health.

FOUNDER DEREK ROBBINS

"My goal is to design, redesign, develop, and secure patents for one or more of these products. I plan to capitalize on market opportunities and synergies with existing manufacturing businesses."


Background


  • 1969-1974: Represented the Canadian National Alpine Ski Team.
  • 1972: Competed in three events as a member of the Canadian Olympic ski team in Sapporo, Japan.
  • BA in Commerce & Economics: Graduated from Simon Fraser University (SFU).
  • Director of Olympians Canada, BC chapter
  • Member of World Olympians Association, WOA 

40+

Years in high-level sport

50+

Years manufacturing experience

12

Industries supported

$100M+

Combined production revenue reached

My story

Transforming the manufacturing paradigm is my goal for Neuroguard Biotechnologies.

How it all started

With over four decades of experience in sports manufacturing operations and brand distribution across North America, combined with my extensive experience in offshore manufacturing has led me to a firm conviction: the current offshore manufacturing model for many products is unsustainable for North American markets. This model relies on economies of scale, shipping products in bulk from distant locations, involving numerous intermediaries, inventory layers, and costs. Additionally, the practice of leveraging low-cost unsustainable labor poses significant challenges.

Growth & experience

I have been involved in and responsible for:


  • Engineering company structures for sale, IPO, and navigated corporate acquisitions and divestitures.
  • Orchestrated several sales buyouts and complex multi-corporate transactions.
  • Assembled high-performing management teams.
  • Developed budgets and pro forma financial statements.
  • Cultivated global supply partnerships spanning Italy, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mexico, and Malta.
  • Leveraged government grants and financing from agencies like BDC, EDC, IRAP, WD, and SR&D 
Philosophy
Derek Robbins

CEO, Neuroguard Biotechnologies Inc.

My vision for the future.

My extensive experience in offshore manufacturing has led me to a firm conviction: the current offshore manufacturing model for many products is unsustainable for North American markets. This model relies on economies of scale, shipping products in bulk from distant locations, involving numerous intermediaries, inventory layers, and costs. Additionally, the practice of leveraging low-cost unsustainable labor poses significant challenges.


I believe these challenges can be overcome by transforming the manufacturing paradigm, which is my goal for Neuroguard Biotechnologies.