GRO-Biotech Events — Week of 11/18
Here are the latest events and opportunities, in the life sciences and beyond!
(NEW!) Tuesday, 11/19 Textbook Ventures: Angel Investor Networking and Deals. Join Textbook Ventures and friends from Cornell for an evening of networking for accredited investors investing in early stage startups! Whether you're an active investor already or looking to learn more about angel investing in startups as part of your portfolio, come enjoy drinks and snacks with your Cornell peers and others supporting the best Cornell startups.
Wednesday, 11/20 Biotech Innovation Social. Come join ModernVivo for drinks, bites, and great conversation at their Biotech Social! They're bringing together scientists, investors, and biotech leaders for an evening of networking at BioLabs@NYULangone. Whether you're working on the next breakthrough therapeutic, investing in biotech innovation, or just curious about what's new in preclinical drug development, this is your chance to connect with others.
(NEW!) Wednesday, 11/20 I2SL GNY: The Challenge of Sustainability in Consumables. Laboratories are resource-intensive spaces, and adopting sustainable practices can be difficult. Join the Greater NY Chapter of I2SL for a thoughtful conversation about consumables -- something every lab uses -- considerations, trends, what we’re doing right, and what we could do better.
(NEW!) Wednesday, 11/20 Lab to Impact: Commercialization and Venture Module. Join the Center for Technology Licensing for the second session in their Lab to Impact Series, featuring Nabil Ullah, Senior Investment Analyst at Osage University Partners (OUP), as he presents the critical topic of Founder’s Equity. As a new founder, determining how to allocate equity among co-founders, advisors, and early employees can be challenging. This interactive presentation will offer a comprehensive look at venture capital insights on the economics of university startup formation. Nabil will explore key considerations such as when and why to allocate equity, to whom, founder equity splits, and the potential consequences of poor equity distribution.
Thursday, 11/21 Nanonite Monthly Nanotech Social. Join the NanotechNYC group for an evening of connection, collaboration, and camaraderie at their Nanonite Social, a recurring event hosted by Nanotech NYC. This monthly meetup offers a unique opportunity to mingle with fellow practicioners and enthusiasts of nanotechnology and other deep tech in a relaxed and informal setting.
(NEW!) Thursday, 12/5 Accelerating BioVenture Innovation Final Pitch Event. Accelerating BioVenture Innovation (ABI) is a 15-week graduate-level course in entrepreneurial training that builds teams around patented technologies from Weill Cornell Medicine and neighboring institutions. The program educates participants on all aspects of launching a company. Teams create pitch decks based on weekly instruction and mentorship from industry experts, and then finalist teams are selected to pitch to a panel of investor judges. The pitches will take place in Uris Auditorium, 1300 York Ave, New York, NY. A networking reception will follow at Griffis Faculty Lounge at the same location.