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CvilleBioHub Monthly Speaker Series - Eye on the Exit: Building Early-Stage Enterprise Value
Eye on the Exit: Building Early-Stage Enterprise Value
Our panel of entrepreneurs will discuss their experiences building, managing, and exiting startups, including:
- What key factors make an early-stage company successful and attractive to investors?
- In the entrepreneurial rush to develop a minimum viable product, what management “distractions” should founders actually focus on to increase their odds of success? What shortcuts are counterproductive?
- What communications strategy should science-oriented founders follow to communicate effectively with business and financial partners?
Amy Baker Mandragouras - Session Moderator
Life Sciences IP Partner
Foley Hoag LLP
Lisa Bowers
Executive in Residence
UVA Licensing & Ventures
Evan Edwards
President
Kymanox
Andy Krouse
President and CEO
Slate Bio
Chad Rogers
Entrepreneur in Residence, CvilleBioHub
Founder, Stealth Mode
Anchor Ventures: Exploring Career Pathways
Join us, along with co-host, Women in Bio: Capital Region, to explore career pathways in technology and innovation – broad ranging fields with many unique and interesting opportunities. Our panel of successful female entrepreneurs will share their own journeys – what worked and what did not – with plenty of time for questions from the audience and networking before and after.
2024 BLUE KNIGHT™ Symposium
Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS (JLABS) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) will co-host the fourth BLUE KNIGHT™ Symposium on June 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA, in association with the 2024 BIO International Convention.
The BLUE KNIGHT™ Symposium is a dynamic event designed to bring together our global community for collaboration and knowledge exchange, and an opportunity to forge new partnerships and take action to drive advancements in early-stage health technologies. More than 1,200 individuals, representing early-stage life science and biotech companies, investment firms, academia, government agencies, medical centers, and pharmaceutical companies, registered for the 2023 event. If you are inspired by the power of health innovations and cutting-edge science to transform the way we address global health security and preparedness, we invite you to join us as we come together in San Diego to Catalyze the Breakthrough Solutions of Tomorrow.
Agenda
*Subject to change.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Curated Connects: BLUE KNIGHT™ Edition – by invitation only
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM | Opening Remarks: Founder Story
2:10 PM – 2:25 PM | Opening Remarks: Charting the Future of NextGen Health Solutions
2:25 PM – 3:05 PM | Paving the Way: Non-Dilutive Funding as a Catalyst for Early-Stage Company Advancement
3:05 PM – 3:45 PM | BLUE KNIGHT™ Company Showcase
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM | Networking & Poster Showcase Break
4:35 PM – 4:45 PM | Personal Founder Story
4:45 PM – 5:10 PM | The Innovation Race vs. Regulatory Pace: What to do when innovation outpaces regulation
5:10 PM – 5:25 PM | Special Announcements and Celebration of Achievements
5:25 PM – 5:40 PM | Closing Remarks: Catalyze the Breakthrough Solutions of Tomorrow
WIB-Capital Region: Coffee Chat – Rockville
Connecting with peers in your career field is essential for networking, understanding job opportunities, receiving and giving work advice, and feeling connected to the women-in-science community. Traditional evening networking meetings can often be difficult for those with young children or other caregiving responsibilities.
We are thrilled to be hosting another series of Coffee Chats at different locations across the Capital Region. Members of the WIB-Capital Region leadership team will facilitate these chats so that members can meet and mingle in a professional networking environment. Coffee and food will be available for purchase.
https://community.womeninbio.org/event/capitalcc61124
Pricing Information
- Members: Free
- Non-members*: Free
*Not a Member? Click here to purchase a WIB membership and gain access to our video library, mentorship opportunities, and more.
Please read WIB's Code of Conduct, In-Person Event Waiver, and Refund Policy.
Note: A confirmation email will be sent after registration has been completed.
CapitalCapital 2024
The Washington, DC region’s VC ecosystem is ranked 5th in the US and 12th globally according to PitchBook’s 2023 Global VC Ecosystem Ranking Report. And our region continues to spawn tech and innovation that is addressing major challenges for our nation and US consumers. DC has become the nation’s center of innovation in cybersecurity and national-security related ventures, but also a diversified tech economy with significant edtech, fintech and proptech, among others, communities here.
CapitalCapital 2024 will present a series of speakers, discussions, and innovative networking sessions - supported by our venture investor community - featuring the companies and industries that make up this 5th largest tech ecosystem in the US.
ISPE Chesapeake Bay Area Chapter Summer Social
The time has come to REGISTER for the ISPE Chesapeake Bay Area Chapter Summer Social! This great event is being hosted and sponsored by Plano-Coudon at their Baltimore location. The other supporting sponsor for this event is WB Engineers+Consultants, and Pureflow, Inc. thanks so much for your support! Partnering with the great BioBuzz for our media and spreading the word!
We will also be welcoming as our guests of honor the PDA - Parenteral Drug Association, PDA Capital Area Chapter - Martin Jenkins, PMP, we're excited to welcome each of you!
Register Here.
The details:
When: June 25
Where:
Cost: $20
Included: Dinner and beverages, two drink tokens with each registration
2024 PDA Virus Conference in Amsterdam
Dive into the world of viral safety with the upcoming 2024 PDA Virus Conference. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Amsterdam, this event promises to be a melting pot of knowledge, innovation, and networking.
? Dates to Remember:
- Conference: Jun 26 - Jun 27, 2024
- Abstract Submission Deadline: November 30, 2023
? Location: Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, Stadhouderskade 12, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Nestled amidst iconic attractions, the hotel offers a blend of luxury and convenience.
? Theme: "Viral Safety Reloaded - the Finalized ICH Q5A (R2)"
? Highlights:
- A unique opportunity to attend two conferences in a week, with the Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product Conference preceding this event.
- Engage with a diverse Scientific Program Planning Committee, featuring stalwarts from ViruSure, Eli Lilly, Merck KGaA, U.S. FDA, and more.
- Submit your abstracts! Remember, they should be non-commercial and focus on breakthroughs in Virus Safety.
? Registration Fees (Early Bird by April 28):
- Member: €2,050 (approx. $2,355*)
- Non-member: €2,350 (approx. $2,700*)
- Government/Health Authority/Academic: €980 (approx. $1,125*)
- Early Career Professional (Member): €980 (approx. $1,125*)
*Conversion rates may vary. Please check the current exchange rate for accurate pricing.
? Get in Touch: For any inquiries related to the program, exhibition, training, or registration, reach out to the dedicated PDA team. Contact details are available on the official PDA website.
PQE Innovation in Life Science Road Show
Join the first stop of the PQE Roadshow in Rockville, MD, on July 17thJoin the first stop of the PQE Roadshow in Rockville, MD, on July 17that 5PM and hear from our expert panelists how to navigate the fastpacedand ever-changing environment of our vibrant industry.
5:00 PM - Participants check in
5.30 PM - Panel discussion
6:00 PM Italian style aperitivo & networking
Recent regulations and technology advancements are paving the way for a new, highly innovative business scenario, signifying major impacts across the Life Science industry.
While the integration of AI holds great promise for the future, with potential advancements in areas such as regenerative medicine, advanced diagnostics, and even more personalized healthcare solutions, the continuous collaboration between technology experts, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies to address the associated challenges remains essential.
In addition, the clearly increased focus on sustainability is also raising pressure on those regulated companies looking to identify related risks and opportunities for the implementation of good business practices in their processes, such as environmental monitoring and decarbonization strategies.
During this exciting first stop of the PQE US Roadshow, our expert panelists will shed some light on how to navigate the fast-paced and ever-changing environment of our vibrant industry, providing more information on AI Regulations and current standards, experience with sustainability practices applied to a manufacturing facility, and what is the lookout for the Life Science industry in the beautiful state of Maryland.
Baltimore Region Investment Summit
JOIN US AT THE BALTIMORE REGION INVESTMENT SUMMIT!
In 2023, the Baltimore Region saw more than $4.2 billion in economic activity, encompassing $3.4 billion in real estate deals and nearly $1 billion in new early-stage capital funding. In October of last year, the Baltimore Region was officially designated as one of 31 federal Tech Hubs? in the United States, positioning the region for a share of $10 billion in US CHIPS act federal funding to supercharge our artificial intelligence and biotechnology sectors.
Home to a highly educated workforce, an active real estate development landscape, and a vibrant arts and cultural tourism economy, the Baltimore Region is a fast-growing hub of investment activity.
The Baltimore Region Investment Summit (BRIS) will highlight the major investments driving the future of the region and the dynamic figures driving those investments forward.
Date: June 27, 2024
Time: 1-6pm (EST)
Location: Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Brown Center, 1300 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
OVERVIEW
This official SelectUSA spinoff event serves as a prominent platform to spotlight the significant economic momentum unfolding in the Baltimore Region. The summit will feature a select group of the region's most prominent CEOs and investment leaders, who are advancing projects in technology, manufacturing, arts and entertainment, and community redevelopment. The Baltimore Region joins an exclusive cohort of selected metropolitan areas, sanctioned by the Department of Commerce, to host spinoff events tailored to its economic advancement goals.
The summit actively supports the region's Tech Hub designation efforts and GBC's broader strategy to promote the region for investment and job creation. Anticipated attendees include a diverse audience of 400, comprising business influencers, international companies, tech startups, industry experts, site selection consultants, service providers, and reporters covering new and emerging economic markets. Attendance to the summit requires participation in SelectUSA, an invitation from GBC's partner organizations, or application as a potential business expanding into the region.
https://gbc.glueup.com/event/baltimore-region-investment-summit-98506/#home
DxPx - Industry + Investor Partnering Conference
Meet with investors and industry participants for licensing, financing, co-development, and M&A opportunities.
Startups, Growth and Strategic companies in the Diagnostics, Digital Health, Precision Medicine, and Life Sciences Tools space come to DxPx to meet with potential investors, discover new technologies and network with their peers. Registration includes:
3 days of in-person meetings in the heart of ADLM 2024, from July 30th – August 1st, 2024
Partnering Platform to schedule in-person meetings
Access to DxPx Startup City areas & panel discussions
Access to the ADLM 2024 Clinical Lab Expo