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Become a Biotech or MedTech Entrepreneur-Day 1 of 2

June 14, 2025
Course - Additional Fee
204AB

This is a two day course that requires attendance both days.

The "Become a Biotech or MedTech Entrepreneur"course covers everything from starting a company to specific market tactics. Suitable for scientists transitioning to industry, early-stage companies seeking partners or investment, and individuals with product ideas. Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, gain critical resources, and save time with a comprehensive course.

Who should take this course?
  • Scientists and investigators who want to transition into industry.
  • An early-stage company with technology and resources looking for additional investment or partners.
  • People who have an idea for a product and want to know what steps they need to take to bring it to life in the marketplace.
  • University technology transfer looking for entrepreneurs to take their spinouts.
  • Each year, faculty from the event’s host region bring fresh insights to the program, while a core faculty returns to present material that has proven effective throughout the years.
Takeaways:
  • Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts who have done it before.
  • Get access to all the critical resources and information you need.
  • Gain insight into the specific tactics that work in different market segments and situations.
  • Save time by learning from a comprehensive course that covers everything you need to know

Course Price:
BIO Member: $720
Non-Member: $900

Faculty
Luis Barros
Luis Barros, PhD, MSEd, MBA, BBA
Managing Partner
Leading Business Ventures
Benjamin Chen
Benjamin Chen, PhD
Partner
Panacea Venture
Steven Ferguson
Steven Ferguson, CLP, MBA, MS
Special Advisor, NIH Office of Technology Transfer
National Institutes of Health
James Foley
James Foley, PhD
Managing Director
Aqua Partners LLC
Jessica Gibson
Jessica Gibson, MBA
CEO and Co-Founder
Ariel Precision Medicine
Michelle Higgin
Michelle Higgin, PhD
CEO and Founder
PharmaDirections, Slate Bio, GenEp Bio
Noor Jailkhani
Noor Jailkhani, PhD
CEO and Co-Founder
Matrisome Bio
Thanigavelan Jambulingam
Thanigavelan Jambulingam, PhD
Professor
Saint Joseph's University
James Jordan
James Jordan, MBA, CHT
President & CEO
StraTactic Inc.
Vivian Lee
Vivian Lee, BS
Managing Director
Aqua Partners LLC
David Lin
David Lin, PhD
President
TS Pharma Experts
Marco Lobba
Marco Lobba, PhD
Co-Founder
CatenaBio
Bo Peng
Bo Peng, MD
Associate
Panacea Venture
Prakash Rao
Prakash Rao, PhD, MBA
Independent Consultant
Liang Schweizer
Liang Schweizer, PhD, MS
Founder, Chair & CEO
DISruptive Oncology
Maria Shepherd
Maria Shepherd, BA, MBA
President & CEO
Medi-Vantage
Craig Shimasaki
Craig Shimasaki, PhD, MBA
President & CEO
BioSource Consulting
David Smith
David Smith, JD
Senior Attorney
DLA Piper LLP
Cinar Efe Sumer
Cinar Efe Sumer, MSc
Senior Investment Associate, Scientific Innovation and Strategic Investments
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
Donald Taylor
Donald Taylor, PhD, MBA, CLP
Chief Ventures Officer
UC Davis Health Ventures
Chelsea Trengrove
Chelsea Trengrove, PhD
CEO and Co-Founder
Neoclease
Robert Wanerman
Robert Wanerman, JD, MPH
Partner
Epstein Becker Green
John York
John York, PharmD, MBA, PhDc
Principal & CEO
Akita Biomedical
Kristina Zakurdaeva
Kristina Zakurdaeva, MD, PhD
Founder & Chair of the Board
Foundation for Cancer Research Support
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