Why Invest in Philadelphia Now? – Converting Risk Capital to Success Stories
Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Free Parking are included.
As a life science entrepreneur, raising capital is an exciting, challenging and a somewhat daunting experience. In the Philadelphia metro region, it has been more difficult since the 2008-2009 economic recession. Our Life Sciences community has lost businesses, jobs and investment capital to other regions across the USA. Upon the exit of these investment dollars, local entrepreneurs have found it tough to obtain seed money, and more problematic to acquire funding that could lead towards eventual commercialization and positive cash flow.
With this challenge in mind, members of the Life Sciences Collaborative have designed our 4th annual conference around this conversation. Our robust panels include leaders from life science investment management, regional incubators and biopharma firms. This program is focused on changing the game and reversing the trend of reduced access to investment capital in this region. Our panels of industry leaders will offer their guidance and real world experiences to help build your entrepreneurial skill set towards increased success within the Philadelphia metro area.
Hourly Schedule
Full Agenda
- 07:00 - 08:00
- Registration, Breakfast and Networking
- 08:00 - 08:50
- Welcome from USciences
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Speakers:
Andrew Peterson
- 08:50 - 10:25
- Panel #1: Building a Successful Pitch for Investor Discussions
- -> How to hold effective meetings and motivate your audience. -> Translating good science into a return on investment. -> Creating clear, concise presentations that focuses on investment return. -> Availability of resources for your successful pitch
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Speakers:
Stephen Tang
- 08:50 - 10:25
- Welcome from LSC
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Speakers:
Charles “Chip” T. Bernhardt
- 10:25 - 11:00
- Break
- 11:00 - 12:50 PM
- Panel #2: Seed Money and Beyond: Improving the Flow of Investment Funds to Our Region
- Challenges related to different tiers of investments. -> Comparison of funding available outside of the Philadelphia Metro Region. -> Investment struggles within the Life Sciences community
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Speakers:
Adam Dakin
- 12:50 PM - 01:00
- Closing Remarks
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Speakers:
Steve Kantor
- 01:00 - 02:00
- Lunch and Networking
Speakers
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Adam DakinPresident & CEO PhotoSonix Medical
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Andrew PetersonPharmD, PhD – John Wyeth Dean of the Mayes College Professor of Clinical Pharmacy & Health Policy, USciences
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Charles “Chip” T. BernhardtEvent Committee Chair, Life Sciences Collaborative
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Stephen Klasko, MDPresident and CEO of Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health
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Steve KantorCo-Founder of the Life Sciences Collaborative Executive Vice President, KEH Insurance Agency