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How to Succeed In Starting a
New Life Sciences Company
in the Greater Los Angeles Area
Saturday, April 21, 2007
The Greater Los Angeles area is not generally known for its startups in biotechnology businesses. However, the region boasts at least five world class research centers producing break-throughs in pharmaceutical and diagnostic technology. These sources of innovation are seeding a new generation of biotech enterprises. Creativity, perseverance, and a solid business perspective have already enabled a number of leading edge companies in the region to bridge the gap between basic university research, and a commercially viable development company.
The April 21, 2007 session of the Caltech/MIT Enterprise Forum will present life sciences entrepreneurs who started with science licensed from the major local research institutions, raised required startup financing, and opened their doors in the Greater Los Angeles area. They have in common that none followed the traditional path to institutional venture capital. Some used public company vehicles; others procured initial stakes from individuals with a passion to find a treatment or cure for a medical condition; still others developed income from government or commercial contracts. We will also be joined by the President of the Keck Graduate Institute, a part of the Claremont Colleges that focuses on educating scientists to tackle the challenges of a biotechnology business.
Confirmed Speakers
Sheldon Schuster, Ph.D.
President
Keck Graduate Institute
Kenneth C. Aldrich
Managing Director
Convergent Ventures
Chief Executive Officer
International Stem Cell Corp.
Mark E. Davis, Ph.D.
Schlinger Professor of Chemical Engineering
California Institute of Technology
Co-founder
Insert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Producer/Moderator
Ira D. Moskatel
Attorney
Arnold & Porter LLP
Producer
Rogelio Nochebuena
President
Nochebuena R&D
Date
Saturday morning, April 21, 2007
Location
Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. at Baxter Hall, Caltech
Program: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Baxter Lecture Hall
Networking: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Baxter Hall, Caltech
Cost
Early Registration - $40 (before Monday, April 16th)
Late Registration and at the door: $50; ($10 for students
with full-time student ID; free to Caltech students)
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