Life Science Fast Track 2016

Thursday, February 25, 2016 9:00 am – 4:30pm
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210

Building on the success of The Capital Network’s annual Fast Track Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs, Life Science Fast Track is an intensive, interactive full-day seminar designed to provide entrepreneurs, physicians and innovators an in-depth understanding of what it takes to raise early stage capital specifically for life science startups.

You will spend the day learning from and interacting with New England’s leading life science investors, entrepreneurs, and early-stage experts through workshops, panels and discussions. You will leave the Life Science Fast Track with concrete materials and knowledge that will help you move your company forward through the various stages of the fundraising process.

“The TCN life science fast track is one of the best crash courses for startups I’ve been to. It hits on all the key areas start ups need to know with related content and speakers. Whether you are a first-time entrepreneur or experienced in the field, it’s a great way to gain actionable knowledge and a way to stay up on some of the latest trends. You are sure to get value like I did - I went through the Fast Track myself, and I am excited for the opportunity to share my experience with a new set of entrepreneurs.” - Brian Mullen, Therapeutic Systems LLC

Students - apply to come for FREE! A limited number of scholarships are available to full-time students through StayinMA

Please note that TCN events are open to entrepreneurs and investors only, or approved guests of TCN. Service providers of any type must join TCN as a Sponsor. Email [email protected] for details.

Thursday, February 25, 2016 9:15 am – 4:30pm
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210

9:00 Registration

9:15 – 9:30 Introductions & Breakfast - (Mentor Lunch Sign-up)

9:30 – 10:30 Startup Story: Wellable interviewed by Adam Ghander

Get a peek into what the trajectory of a successful Life Science Startup looks like. Told from the perspective of Founder & CEO Nick Patel & Chief Medical Officer Shaan Gandhi, learn from Wellable’s journey from idea to company.

10:30 – 11:30 Money & Metrics: Understanding your Stage and What it Means for Fundraising with Alice Nichols & Michelle Basil

Using Scoring Sheets & Lean Canvas methods, you will be able to walk away with a clear picture of what pieces are missing in your company structure to maximize your fundraising prospects.

11:45 – 12:45 Negotiations and Term Sheets - an Entrepreneur Perspective with Will Bernat (Nutter) & Mark Maalouf (Gecko Health Innovations)

Hear from an experienced entrepreneur on the funding process from start to finish. What was it like to negotiate terms? What should you be willing to give and take? What would he have done differently if he were to do it all over again?

12:45 – 1:45 – Mentor Lunch - (see Faculty & Advisor page for list of mentors)

1:45 – 2:45 Pitching the Plan with Jeremy Halpern & Chris Stepanian (Windgap Medical)

You never get a second chance at a first impression. Early-stage ventures seeking investment need to know how to target, locate, approach, and close with venture capitalists, angels, and strategic investors. Hear first-hand a successful pitch from an entrepreneur who has closed a funding round (or two) and how the company’s pitch evolved over time.

3:00 – 4:00 Industry Deep Dives

Get the inside scoop on what the investment landscape is for life science companies. You’ll have the opportunity to have your questions answered by leading experts in each of these categories:

• Regulatory Discussion
• Reimbursement Discussion
• Healthcare IT/Digital Health
• Working with Hospitals
• Product Development Roadmap

4:00 – 4:30 Networking

Please note that TCN events are open to entrepreneurs and investors only, or approved guests of TCN. Service providers of any type must join TCN as a Sponsor. Email[email protected] for details.

The Capital Network has assembled a world-class faculty to lead the Life Science Fast Track, and experienced mentors with entrepreneurial and early-stage investing background to provide added guidance to attendees.

9:30 - 10:30am - STARTUP STORY: Wellable

Nick Patel Founder & CEO Wellable

Shaan Gandhi Chief Medical Officer at Wellable & Resident Physician at MGH

Adam Ghander Partner Nutter McClennen & Fish

10:30 – 11:30 MONEY & METRICS: Understanding your Stage and What it Means for Fundraising

Alice Nichols Principal Integrated Strategies International

Michelle Basil Partner Nutter McClennan & Fish

Monika Weber Founder Fluid Screen

11:45 - 12:45 NEGOTIATIONS & TERM SHEETS - an Entrepreneur and Investor Perspective with Will Bernat & Mark MAalouf of Gecko Health Innovations

Will Bernat Partner Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Mark Maalouf Founder, CTO Gecko Health Innovations

MENTOR LUNCH: 12:45 - 1:45pm

Matt Murphy Innovation Lead Boston Children’s Hospital	Jason Haffler Senior Director of Investments Sanofi-Genzyme BioVentures	Lauren Celano CEO Propel Careers
Gail Hoffman Angel Investor Golden Seeds	Brian Mullen Innovation Strategy Manager Brigham and Women’s Hospital	David Voorhes Angel Investor Launchpad Venture Group
Jean-Marie Vallet Life Sciences Entrepreneur & Investor OGenX, Innovate-America	Steven Saunders Angel Investor Launchpad Venture Group	Jill Wittels CEO Mentor, Angel Investor Launchpad Venture Group
	Tetyana Astashkina Early Stage Financing & Business Development, Astia	Don Freeman Director at Respiratory Motion, Design Medical & Theratorr Medical
Pallavi Menon Associate Healthbox	Vinit Nijhawan Entrepreneur, VC, Academic BU, MATTO & NAI	Dimitri Racklin Launchpad Venture Group
Camilla Bennet Angel Investor Golden Seeds	David Potter Senior Vice President Business Strategy Group LLC	Win Burke CEO iGetBetter
Mory Bahar CEO Personal Remedies	Jennifer Schwall Executive Director Cherrystone Angel Group	Guy Shechter Innovation Strategy & Portfolio Management at Philips
Arnie Scott Vice Chairman First Commons Bank	Randall Barko CEO Ximedica	Kent Bennet Venture Capital Investor Bessemer Venture Capital

Mirena Bagur Founder The CONTeXO Group

Jim Woodward Angel Investor & Serial Entrepreneur

Lydia Schroter Angel Investor Cherrystone Angel Group

Blaine Carroll V.P. of Strategic Initiatives Delta Dental of Rhode Island

Jon Dodd Angel Investor Cherrystone Angel Group

Paul Hartung Board Member Medical Development Group of Boston

1:45 – 2:45 PITCHING THE PLAN with Jeremy Halpern & Windgap Medical’s Chris Stepanian

Jeremy Halpern Partner & Director of Business Development Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP

Chris Stepanian President & CEO WindGap Medical

3:00 - 4:00pm 5 Deep Dives : Choose Your Preferred Topic

1 - Working with Hospitals: Troy Keyser & Brian Mullen

Troy Keyser Health Information Technology Manager at Partners HealthCare Innovation

Brian Mullen Innovation Strategy Manager, Brigham Innovation Hub at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

2 - Healthcare IT/Digital Health: Vandna Mittal & Adam Landman

Vandna Mittal Product Manager, Innovation Program at Boston Children’s Hospital

Adam Landman CMIO for Health Innovation and Integration at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

3 - Reimbursement Discussion: Jo-Ellen Slurzberg

Jo-Ellen Slurzberg Reimbursement Consultant, VP, Global Health Policy, JR Associates

4 - Regulatory Discussion: Leslie Williams & Jenny Freeman

Leslie J Williams President & CEO ImmusanT, Inc.

Jenny Freeman MD & CEO Respiratory Motion

5 - Product Development Roadmap Discussion with Aidan Petrie

Aidan Petrie Chief Innovation Officer Ximedica