The power of yes: it saves lives (Mike Walters and Jason Vandiver)

We have a powerful conversation about dedication, innovation, and impact in the cystic fibrosis community in this podcast. I’m joined by two incredible guests from MVW Nutritionals: Mike Walters and Jason Vandiver.

Mike Walters is a true pioneer in pharmaceutical business and innovation, with nearly four decades of experience. He began his career at Johnson & Johnson, where he spent 14 years in leadership roles across sales, marketing, and management development. In 1996, Mike launched his first company to help organizations navigate product commercialization in the U.S. Since then, his work in the CF space has been nothing short of groundbreaking. He founded and led Source CF, MVW Nutritionals, and CF Global Services, playing a key role in bringing many standard-of-care treatments to market. A Vanderbilt graduate with degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry, Mike brings both scientific insight and a deep commitment to rare disease care.

Joining him is Jason Vandiver, Chief Operating Officer of MVW Nutritionals. A proud Alabama native, Jason earned his degree in Finance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and spent 16 years in banking before joining MVW during a time of rapid growth. He now helps lead the multimillion-dollar, family-owned company that’s become a global leader in nutritional products for patients with CF and non-CF EPI.

In this episode, Mike and Jason share their personal stories, the importance of strong partnerships, and the real challenges patients and families are facing—especially as funding landscapes continue to shift. We explore the power of empathy, the strength of community support, and why transparency in nonprofit operations matters now more than ever.

It’s a conversation about hope, action, and what’s ahead as we work together to support those who need us most.

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