Description

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.

Featured Experts:

• Crissa Cook, Hovey Williams, LLP - Intellectual Property
• Rob Gerlach, Wichita State University - Technology Commercialization
• Stan Mah, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston) - Technology Licensing
• Jason McKinley, Arc Technologies Group - Digital Tech and Cybersecurity
• Lindsey Presley, Hito, LLC - Business Tax Credits and Incentives