GRO-Biotech Events — Week of 11/20
Here are the latest events and opportunities, in the life sciences and beyond!
(NEW!) Tuesday, 11/28 ECHO Bio-Entrepreneurship Happy Hour. Derek Brand’s long-running bio-entrepreneurship happy is hour is back again this month to bring together the entrepreneurs, clinicians, and operators that help build the vibrant New York City biotech ecosystem. All are welcome to attend and, as always, "bring an entrepreneur".
(NEW!) Tuesday, 12/5 Holiday Mixer at West End Labs. Join the NY Metro chapter of BuildsBio+, Elevate Research Properties, and Triumvirate Environmental for a holiday season get-together at the brand new West End Labs in Lincoln Square. Connect with industry professionals, enjoy great food and drinks, and toast to a successful year ahead. Don't miss out on this festive gathering!
(NEW!) Wednesday, 12/6 Preparing Your Med Tech Company for Acquisition. Join Orthogonal and MATTER for a webinar on how to prepare your med tech company for an eventual acquisition. You’ll hear from seasoned industry pioneers and experts, including Christian Johnson, co-founder of Seed Consulting Group, and David Van Sickle, co-founder of Propeller Health — which was acquired by ResMed — who will share case studies and hard lessons learned from their own experiences sitting on both sides of the table, as an entrepreneur and as an industry leader.
(NEW!) Wednesday, 12/6 Accelerating BioVenture Innovation Final Pitch Event. Join the BioVenture eLab at Weill Cornell for the culminating event in their semester-long Accelerating BioVenture Program. Teams of students present their pitches for review by a panel of investor judges. A networking reception will follow with hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
Thursday, 12/7 An Ounce of Prevention: The Business Case for Preventative Healthcare. Healthcare is projected to total 40% of GDP. Innovations target prevention to potentially save money and improve quality of life. Business cases for preventative adoption are challenging for private investors. How do we navigate the coming challenges with government, providers, innovators, investors and patients? Join the WCBA program for a discussion on the future of prevention-focused healthcare innovation.