Event Registration - Foster City Chamber of Commerce
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Bio-By-The-Lagoon
6/22/2025
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM PST
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Event Description

Startup Conversations - Exploring the biotech startup landscape

This event is designed to spark fresh insight and inspiration in the world of biotech entrepreneurship

Susan Prohaska, Stanford trained immunologist, early stage drug developer and entrepreneur will lead a panel providing insights and experiences, along with practical considerations  on key topics including funding and exit strategies, licensing, pitches, and incubators/accelerators.

Panelists:
Liz Alcamo, PhD, CEO, Seawolf Therapeutics

Leon Chen, PhD, Partner, The Column Group

Chris Haskell, Head of JLabs, San Francisco

Lila Hope, PhD, JD, Partner, Cooley

 

Agenda:

11:30 AM Lunch & Mingle

12:00 AM General Presentation

12:15 PM Startup Panel/presentations

1:30 PM Q&A

1:45 PM to 2:30 PM Networking

 

You can access the following:

- Pre-read on Startup

- Registration list with information on participants (i.e. linkedin profiles)

  About Us:

Bio-by-the-Lagoon is a community of biotech professionals coming together to connect, learn from one another, and support each other's journeys. Whether you're innovating, conducting research, hiring talent, or exploring new opportunities, BBL offers a space to share what you're working on and grow together.

Bio-by-the-Lagoon has partnered with the Foster City Chamber Foundation and supports CORA, a non-profit organization supporting victims of intimate partner abuse.

Members $20 (Gilead employees - use work email)

Early Registration is $25

48 hours before the event, and in-person registration increases by $5 (no cash)