Get a first look at innovative startups emerging from SoCal's research institutions who are seeking early stage funding to commercialize big ideas with massive potential
Network with SoCal's top investors and industry leaders in a fun community atmosphere
Agenda
9:30a Pre-event Founder Workshop: Protecting and Monetizing Intellectual Property
1:30p Keynote by Dr. Gary K. Michelson (surgeon, inventor, philanthropist)
2:30p Startup Pitch Presentations (Life Science and Technology Tracks)
6:30p Networking Reception
Investors + Industry Leaders ("Startup Judges")
LIFE SCIENCE
Alborz Mahdavi (Eli Lilly)
Emily Zhenn (NEA)
Benji Leibowitz( Kdt VC)
Dave Whelan (BioscienceLA)
David Crean (Coast BioVentures)
Jay Goss (Wavemaker 360)
Martin Brena (Kairos Ventures)
Maryann Vogelsang (Curative)
Michael Brito-Stamm (Wilson Sonsini)
Pradnya Parulekar (Wavemaker 360)
Ryan Witt (UCLA Biodesign)
