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Robert Duggan

Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Summit Therapeutics

Search every verified Robert Duggan interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Robert Duggan, co-chief executive officer and chairman of Summit Therapeutics, appeared on the Hard Knocks podcast in September 2026, where he discussed his career, personal wealth, and views on money and success. During the interview, Duggan stated that he is 82 years old and estimated his net worth at approximately $10 billion, adding that it is "going a lot higher." He recounted his involvement in a biotech company that was sold for $21 billion, saying he personally earned more than $2 billion from the transaction. Duggan also spoke about the death of his son Damien from glioblastoma, saying he was at his bedside and that he now devotes his life to encouraging others to recognize their "genius potential." In the same interview, Duggan offered his perspective on wealth, describing money as "a form of energy" rather than an end in itself, and said that people should "pursue the ability to create" rather than pursue money directly. He also reflected on his early life, noting that he grew up in an 800-square-foot home, worked for $1.50 an hour, and began investing with $5,000. The podcast host promoted Duggan's continued work in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and the episode included promotional material for the School of Mentors community.

Recent appearances

  • His Company Fell To $0.67… 7 Years Later It Sold For $21 Billion | Bob Duggan

    Learn from the millionaires and billionaires we interview on calls every week. Sign up for our community here: https://www.skool.com/schoolofmentors... Bob Duggan is 82 years old, worth more than $10 billion, and responsible for one of the most extraordinary biotech turnarounds in modern business. But his story didn’t begin with billions. He grew up in an 800 sq ft home, worked for $1.50 an hour, started investing with just $5,000, and spent decades learning how businesses actually win. Then life hit him harder than any deal ever could: his son Damien developed glioblastoma and eventually…

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  • Summit Therapeutics Co-CEOs on what's next for lung cancer drug

    Bob Duggan & Maky Zanganeh, Summit Therapeutics co-CEOs, join 'Fast Money' to talk its lung cancer drug and continuing treatment studies.

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  • Robert Duggan Presentation of the 24 Characteristics of Geniuses

    When Robert Duggan started as the CEO of Pharmacyclics (a biotech company), the company was struggling. He knew that he needed to empower every employee there. That's when he created the first Genius Culture course around The 24 Characteristics of Geniuses. He helped his employees grow personally. And in turn, they helped him grow the Pharmacyclics into a $42 billion success. This was a seminar he gave to a group of employees in the company. Go to Geniusinc.com to start developing your innate genius traits!

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  • Robert Duggan: 24 Characteristics of Genius Lecture (Part 5)

    This is part 5 of Robert Duggan's lecture on the 24 Characteristics of Genius that he gave to an audience of Pharmacyclics employees with the goal of revealing each person's innate source of genius.

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  • Robert Duggan: 24 Characteristics of Genius (Part 1)

    In August 2014, Robert Duggan gave this lecture on the 24 Characteristics of Genius to an audience of Pharmacyclics employees with the goal of revealing each person's innate source of genius. After explaining the etymology of the word "genius," Bob Duggan dives headfirst into the various character traits -- traits like courage, adaptability, and imagination -- to shed light on the power and potential of genius. Whether you want a refresher on the genius traits or you're a complete novice, this video will give you the tools you need to cultivate and improve your inner genius. Robert Duggan is…

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