Past Events

Wondering how Johnson & Johnson leverages strategic partnerships to lead the way in healthcare innovation?

With a focus on precision medicine in neuroscience, this panel-style webinar will showcase:

• How digital diagnostic tools can be used for early diagnosis and monitoring to positively impact patient outcomes
• How founders, academics, and investors can engage with Johnson & Johnson to accelerate their next big idea
• How scientific thought leaders are looking to the future of this ever-evolving space

Register here.

Wondering how to secure non-dilutive funding to take your startup to the next level? 

Join Cornell University's Center for Regional Economic Advancement, the BioVenture eLab, and Kirk Macolini, President of InteliSpark, LLC, for this in-person workshop providing insights into the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application process. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with a member of the InteliSpark team for a free 30-minute consultation at 12:30 p.m. ET. 

During the workshop, Macolini will share an overview of the SBIR/STTR programs, discuss eligibility requirements, and tell you how to use SBIR/STTR to enhance your company's value. He'll also answer questions regarding: 

• Writing and submitting a successful SBIR/STTR proposal 
• Locating additional non-dilutive funding sources 
• Applying to the SBIR/STTR Assistance Program, which can help eligible companies, based in upstate New York, hire a qualified grant writing consultant to help them develop a proposal  

This event is free and open to the public. If interested in a 1:1 consultation, please indicate your availability on the RSVP form and a member of the SBIR/STTR Assistance Program team will reach out confirming your appointment. Space is limited – register to reserve your spot.  

When it comes to venture investing, founding teams hold the key to success. While products may pivot and markets evolve, it is the strength and resilience of the team that drives a startup through every challenge. But how do investors evaluate this crucial component? 

Join Victoria Yampolsky and Mark Gold, both long-time entrepreneurs who helped startup founders raise millions of dollars in venture capital, for an exclusive fireside chat, “The Emotional Side of Venture Investing - How Do Investors Evaluate Female Founding Teams?” 

Victoria and Mark will dive into:

• Why Teams Matter: Discover why VCs view founding teams as the most significant factor in a startup’s journey.
• Due Diligence Insights: Learn how investors evaluate teams beyond just analytical metrics such as experience and track record.
• Actionable Strategies: Find out how to cultivate the qualities that make your team attractive to investors with practical proven techniques.

This event is a must-attend for early-stage female founders about to raise or actively fundraising! Register here. 

Join Osage University Partners (OUP) for a two-part webinar series on finding a CEO for your academic startup company. We will hold the first part of this webinar series on June 21st and will focus on the evaluation process for CEO candidates. OUP Managing Partner Marc Singer will discuss the importance of the leadership team to a startup’s success and explore methods for evaluating outside CEOs. The webinar will highlight relevant backgrounds and important characteristics of a startup CEO, and it will provide tools to assist with candidate evaluation. Marc will also provide data on the performance of different types of CEOs, including grad students and professors, from OUP’s tech portfolio.

The second part of the webinar series will be held later this summer and will focus on sourcing of the CEO and other C-suite talent. OUP Managing Partner Matt Cohen will moderate a panel featuring a recruiter, a talent professional from a VC firm, and a serial academic entrepreneur. Dates and additional information coming soon.

Register here.