Can rivalry actually unlock true collaboration in cancer drug development? In this episode of the Oncology Voice Network podcast, Dr. Kirk Shepard sits down with Tim Mikhelashvili, CEO and cofounder of Amadea Pharma and the mastermind behind the Medical Innovation Olympics. They challenge conventional wisdom, revealing how competition and recognition can strengthen, not sabotage, teamwork in oncology. Hear the inside story of the Medical Innovation Olympics—where leaders from rival companies present side-by-side, sparking bold ideas and even unexpected partnerships. Tim Mikhelashvili pulls back the curtain on why most collaboration barriers are about people, not science or technology. Discover practical, surprising strategies from the world of sports that help medical teams perform at Olympic levels day after day. Get the truth about bottlenecks that stifle innovation, how transparency and accountability change behaviors, and why measuring real contributions is the game-changer oncology needs. Listen now and join the movement reshaping how oncology leaders compete and win together.