The Founders & Startups Forum is a curated convening of regional biotech and bioscience founders, CEOs, entrepreneurial leaders, and select ecosystem partners who directly support startup enterprises. This forum is intentionally designed without investors to create a candid, founder-specific space for discussing shared challenges, exploring practical strategies, and surfacing common themes in company building. Participants will connect peer-to-peer, exchange insights, and strengthen the regional network for biotech founders. A key goal is ultimately fostering a more collaborative and connected startup community.