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BizVoice/Indiana Chamber – March/April 2014
GoInformatics
Elevating Research and Development
Getting to Know
Behind the scenes
The people at GoInformatics are passionate
and empowered. “We love that we can do
our work from wherever we are as long as
we have an Internet connection. When those
blizzards (in January) came, we all met online.
We didn’t shut down. It’s part of our culture
here.”
Beyond science
“Every day, I’m talking to clients who are
trying to cure a rare disease, eradicate hunger
by providing better crops and trying to find
better sources of energy. That’s one of the
things that keeps me motivated and passionate
about what we do.”
Company DNA
• Based in South Bend
• Serves academic institutions and businesses
• Established in 2010 at Innovation Park at
Notre Dame
• Approximately 32 employees
• GoLIMS (laboratory information
management systems) is the organization’s
cloud-based research management platform
Always available
GoLIMS offers centralized, round-the-clock
access to data (including projects, electronic
notebooks and files) via browsers, tablets and
smartphones. “The overarching goal is to
provide a product that is easy to use and
always accessible.”
Perfecting the formula
Since its inception, GoInformatics has
experienced tremendous growth. More is on
the way in 2014, with the company expected
to nearly double in size.
“Most institutions have a research
and development area where the
innovation happens. Our goal
is to help those groups better
collect and secure that data.
They can rely on our GoLIMS
platform … and take quality
products to market quicker.”
Juan Medina
director of business development
GoInformatics founders (from left): Tony
Stearns, director of national accounts; Juan
Medina, director of business development;
Lianne Mike, director of client services;
Jon Costello, director of technology; and
Chad Gregory, founder and CEO.
