In this episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast, host Kay Cote sits down with Beth McDaniel, President of Reactive Surfaces, to explore her inspiring entrepreneurial journey and the groundbreaking biotech company she co-founded with her husband. Beth shares how her background in law and a chance collaboration led to a thriving business that merges biotechnology with paint and coatings to create self-cleaning, antimicrobial, and even anti-chemical weapon surfaces. From navigating the challenges of starting a business post-9/11 to innovating with enzymes and peptides in sustainable materials science, Beth offers invaluable insight into business leadership, growth, and the power of science-driven solutions. Tune in to discover what it really takes to run a cutting-edge tech company — and why innovation is at the heart of it all.