What are GLP-1 drugs and why have they become so central to Lilly’s business?

Dave Ricks
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Chair & CEO at Eli Lilly and Company

Niche: Pharmaceuticals, AI, Health & Wellness
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: USA
Started: 2015 or earlier

GLP-1 drugs began as diabetes treatments and proved powerful for weight loss. They act on brain and gut pathways for appetite, glucose, and energy. For many people they bring sustained double-digit weight loss with health benefits, so demand exploded. Our job is to scale factories, supply chains, and long-term evidence to match that responsibility.

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