Expert Panel

Enriching Technology and Innovation with Diversity and Inclusion

A diverse workforce brings new perspectives, experiences and ideas to the table, leading to increased innovation, better problem solving and a better understanding of customers. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion amongst organizational leaders. The panelists will discuss various strategies for building a diverse and inclusive team, such as establishing clear diversity goals, providing training and education on unconscious bias. The panelists will also share concrete examples of how diversity and inclusion play a crucial role in enriching innovation at startup companies, and also setting them up for long term success.

Moderator: Patricia Stepp, Ph.D., Director of Intellectual Property Skysong Innovations, Arizona State University - ASU
Panelist: Berké Brown, Behavior Change Expert: Creating Sustainable Cultures for Fortune 500 Companies
Panelist: Geraldine Ezeka, Ph.D., Director of Funding VanguardSTEM Associate at Flagship Pioneering
Panelist: Lisa Russell, Co-Founder & CEO, Aleria

Event Link – It ONLY works for Eventbrite Registrants: https://rebrand.ly/LSSS-Panel1-2023

Funding Startups: From Seed to Series A and Beyond

We are excited to be hosting another Panel Discussion focusing on the importance of funding for startups. One of the most important aspects of building and scaling a successful startup is raising the right kind of investment at the right time, which can be achieved in many ways. At this event, our panelist will be discussing funding for startups by providing different perspectives from a VC, Angel Investor, and an Accelerator. This discussion will also enable founders to learn more about what Investors are looking for when investing in startups.

Moderator: Brian Coblitz,Ph.D., Executive Director of GWU Technology Commercialization Office. Life Science Angels
Panelist: Cynthia McKee, Ph.D. Manager, Amgen Ventures, Investor
Panelist: Jeff Hausfeld, M.D., M.B.A. COB & CMO at BioFactura, Investor
Panelist: Azad Virk, Esq. Corporate Attorney at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
Panelist: John Grant, Ph.D. CEO at Lemnos Advisory Tech Coast Angels

Event Link – It ONLY works for Eventbrite Registrants:

https://rebrand.ly/LSSS-Panel2-2023

A Winning Roadmap for Startups

You created a great pitch deck. You have a solid business plan with sound financial projections for growth. You are out there raising money to establish or scale your business. Inevitably potential investors will ask, “How will you spend the invested money?“ What kind of answers would give potential investors confidence that you have a well thought out plan for using their capital to maximize your business objectives? The right answers would come from a good startup strategy roadmap. Our panel of seasoned investors will share invaluable insights and guidance on how to build a winning roadmap for your startup. Hope to see you there.

Moderator: Quan Nguyen, Partner, Nguyen Tarbet LLC, IP Law Firm
Panelist: Greg Buchert, MD, MPH, Chief Executive Officer, Physician, Healthcare Consultant, Startup Advisor, Angel and Venture Investor
Panelist: David Friedman, Chairman, Tech Coast Angels
Panelist: Anshuman Sinha, Chairman, TiE SoCal Angels, Co-Founder & CEO of Startup Steroid
Panelist: Harris Rose, MD: Chief Medical Officer, CerraCap Ventures, Venture Capital Firm

Event Link – It ONLY works for Eventbrite Registrants: https://rebrand.ly/LSSS-Panel3-2023