Strategic investors and venture capitalists differ. This year’s E&I Summit featured a panel of experts on the topic of strategic investments which often focus on partnerships that look beyond financial arrangements and extend to driving transformational innovation. […]
Venture Capital Resources in Utah
Investment capital is the gas that fuels the engine of innovation. Some believe that gas must be sourced out of state and brought in. However, this panel reveals that life sciences investors are alive and well in the Beehive state. Presented on March 14, 2024, this panel featured Ryan Morley of Springtide Capital as moderator, […]
VC Panel at the 2024 Wilson Sonsini E&I Summit
During this year’s E&I Summit, a panel featuring representatives of the venture capital community explored the state of venture capital in life sciences. The panel was moderated by Marc Porter of Wilson Sonsini. Panelists included Jenny Barba of Features Capital, Adele Oliva of 1315 Capital, Nate Chang of Playground VC, and Witney McKiernan of HealthQuest […]
CEO Panel at the 2024 Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit
CEO Insights: Building a Life Sciences Company Panel from the 2024 Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit: CEO Insights: Building a Life Sciences Company featured Nathan Robinson of Wilson Sonsini, Ciara Kennedy of Sorriso Pharma, Fred Lampropoulos of Merit Medical, Clark Turner of Turner Innovations and Myles Greenberg of Lucent Biomedical. Presented by […]
JP Morgan’s Monica DiCenso Presents Market Update at the 2024 E&I Summit
JP Morgan’s Monica DiCenso Presents Market Update at the 2024 E&I Summit […]
E&I Summit Recap
It was another banner year for the Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit (E&I Summit), presented by BioUtah and the University of Utah Technology Licensing Office. The 2024 E&I Summit, held, March 14 at the Sheraton in Salt Lake City, provided a forum where Utah’s healthcare entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and the investment community […]
Beyond VC Panel
The 2023 Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit attracted local and national investors who a lot to say about the state of venture capital in the life sciences industry. A panel, focused on financing beyond venture capital, included MODERATOR: Nola Masterson with Science Futures Management, and PANELISTS: Chris McFadden with KKR, Geoffrey Loos with CapM […]
Early Stage Financing Options Panel
The Early-Stage Financing Options panel turned out to be a very popular panel. In front of a standing room only crowd, the panel talked about very specific issues surrounding early stage funding. The panel was lead by Marcia Nelson of Freedom Capital, who also was the Finance Track sponsor. Panel members included Bruce Roberts of […]
The State of Venture Capital in the Life Sciences
The State of Venture Capital in the Life Sciences A highlight of the 2023 BioUtah Entrepreneur & Investor Summit was a panel of local and nationally recognized venture capitalists who shared their expertise and outlook for life sciences investment. The panel, included Karey Barker, founding managing director of Cross Creek; James Buxton, principal of NEA; […]