NewHavenBIZ

n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m | D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 2 | n e w h a v e n B I Z 3 F r o m T h e E d i t o r s T he pandemic showed that many employees can get their work done anywhere, as long as they have a computer and internet connection. In the pandemic's wake, employers are looking to entice employees back to the workplace with more amenities and flexible spaces that allow for both public and private areas. In this issue, we have a story about the future of office space, and the environments that will be most appealing to both business owners and their workforce. In another story, we talk with the CEO of New Haven's Biohaven Pharmaceuticals about what the future looks like for the company following its $11.6 billion deal with Pfizer for its migraine drug portfolio. Biohaven is now shiing its focus to a new set of neurological ailments, such as epilepsy, obsessive compulsive disorder, spinal muscular atrophy and pain and mood disorders. Read on for what the company expects for its future in New Haven. Our Q&A feature this month is with Per Hellsund, president and CEO of New Haven-based biotech company Cybrexa erapeutics, which has seen positive anti-tumor results in a drug trial and recently reached a $702 million deal to help bring its cancer treatments to market. Cybrexa's pipeline aims to combat breast, ovarian, non-small cell lung cancer and a range of other tumors. is issue also has a wealth management focus. For many investors, saving money isn't enough — they want their investments to only go toward environmental and socially conscious entities or businesses that align with their core beliefs and values. Multiple area banks and wealth management firms have responded to this trend in an effort to make it easier for people to manage their wealth in a socially responsible way. Inside, you can get advice from experts on how you can align your investments with your values — whether your favorite cause is the environment, worker safety or diversity. We hope you enjoy this issue. Please contact us with feedback, or to share story ideas. Michelle Tuccitto Sullo Editor Liese Klein Managing Editor e future of office space Michelle Tuccitto Sullo Liese Klein New Haven Biz 900 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510 (203)-937-2148 • www.newhavenbiz.com NEW HAVEN BIZ (ISSN 2639-605X), is published twelve times annually, 900 Chapel St., 10th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions are available for $29.95. To subscribe please email circulation@newhavenbiz.com or contact our circulation team at 203-937-2148 ext. 4 New Haven BIZ accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or materials and in general does not return them to the sender. A division of: New Haven BIZ is a publication of New England Business Media, LLC. newhavenBIZ C o n t e n t s 6 | Biz Spotlight Stratford manufacturer Kitchen Brains expands production capacity. 7 | Startups, Technology & Innovation CT startup aims to bring safer batteries to market. 8 | On The Record Cybrexa's development drug aims to act as 'heat-seeking missile' against tumors. 10 | Phase Two Biohaven sets sights on new ailments aer $11.6B Pfizer deal. 12 | Workplace Rethink Office spaces evolve to suit post-pandemic workforce. 17 | FOCUS: Wealth Management Values-based investment trend on the upswing. 21 | Arts Biz 'Lost in New Haven' museum to debut in 2023. 22 | What's The Deal Development projects sprout up along Cheshire's Highland Avenue. F E A T U R E S 7 8 24 T H E L I S T S 19 | Investment advisors in Greater New Haven 20 | Largest Connecticut Innovations aid recipients D E P A R T M E N T S 4 | Around the Region 5 | By The Numbers 22 | What's the Deal 24 | Luxury Real Estate 25 | C-Suite EDITOR Michelle Tuccitto Sullo MANAGING EDITOR Liese Klein STAFF WRITER Hanna Snyder Gambini CT CONTENT DIRECTOR Greg Bordonaro CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Alix Boyle DESIGN DIRECTOR Mitchell Hayes PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Kira Beaudoin PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Tom Curtin CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Peter Stanton CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Mary Rogers DIGITAL DIRECTOR Jan Holder AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Valerie Clark

• Cover