His heart stopped during a nuclear stress test about a year and a half ago, but he’s as fit as ever. It serves as the umbrella organization for 39 companies, including a medical research firm, telehealth services, pharmacies, and the largest component of all, peptide research and manufacturing. “We’re trying to figure out how peptides can help with everything from the brain, to cancer treatment, to health and wellness.” “We’re trying to figure out how peptides can help with everything from the brain, to cancer treatment, to health and wellness.” Kruder’s appeared on a number of podcasts and is a subject in a docuseries titled “The Peptide Society.”