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Life Science Startup Symposium

Pismo Ventures’ Startup Symposium features some of the best and most investment-worthy startups in Life Science (including MedTech, Pharma, Diagnostics, BioTech, Healthcare, Digital Health, Medical Device, etc…)

Participating in the Startup Symposium offers startups one of the biggest opportunities to raise capital.

Exposures to investors, investor groups and VCs from across the nation
Investor exposures could lead to significant investments for your company as it has been the case with previous events
Attend invaluable education webinars and workshops

Startup Symposium provides startups and founders with invaluable exposure to investors from across the nation. Several companies in previous events have received millions of dollars largely due to their participation and exposure to our investor network consisting of angels, angel groups, VCs, family offices and other funds. Additionally, this Symposium provides invaluable webinars and expert panels with topics ranging from finance, legal, marketing/sales, pitch deck, and much more.

Startup Symposium Application Information

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Important Information

THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT ONLY.

Register, fill out the application and submit questionnaire. Only the most promising startups will be approved to pitch. Only 10 startups will be selected to present to investors. Apply Today!

Application Deadline: May 9, 24

Webinars and expert panels: May 21, 24

Startup Symposium main event: May 23, 24

“The event was a great help to us. Finishing in the top three led directly to investments by Tech Coast Angels and the Berkeley Angel Network. I hope you get plenty of great companies to enter. I have shared the information with several of my fellow entrepreneurs.” Matthew Handel, CEO, ExpressCells

“I want to thank both the judges and the organizers for running a top-notch event. From the webinars to the insightful feedback, this was well worth the investment for all the participants. The finalists were all supremely qualified, and I am humbled that the judges selected Terecircuits for the top honor.” Wayne Rickard, CEO. Terecircuits closed a $1M+ round immediately after the competition.

“GroGuru was honored to be selected as the second overall. Pismo Ventures provided priceless education and great exposure for future potential investments.” Patrick Henry, CEO.

“The event gave us a fantastic platform to get our story out in front of investors and get us attention from several leading press agencies as well. We really enjoyed our experience and being the joint-winners, gave our brand the credibility with a large investor base and led to strong commitments of investment towards our seed round.” Arvind Ganesan, CEO, EcoSoul Home, Inc.

“We were pleased to be selected as a co-winner in this thorough and prestigious national event. The process was well-run, and the judging was very professional. The process helped us to sharpen our focus, and the webinars that were provided were led by industry professionals who added insights and experiences from an investor perspective.” Dr. Ira C. Spector, CEO, SFA Therapeutics, Inc.

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About Pismo Ventures’ National Startup Symposium

Pismo Ventures calls on all startups and entrepreneurs anywhere! The Startup Symposium offers startups the opportunity to present, obtain honest and expert feedback from experienced investors, have exposure to angels, VCs, and other investors nationwide. This event is open to all startups pre or post revenue (not only an idea) that are at the stage of pre-seed, seed or series A.

Participants apply by submitting an online application, a startup questionnaire, a 15-page pitch deck, and an optional 90-second video demonstration of the product or service (not a pitch video).

Panel of Investor Judges

We have a great lineup of investors who are entrepreneurs and startup experts not only to judge your startup, but also to provide invaluable feedback.

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Online Webinars & Expert Panels

Applicants and general admission attendees will be able to attend all webinars and expert panels. Topics include finance, legal, IP, marketing/sales, pitch deck, and much more.

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