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Workshop and Networking
From Employee to Entrepreneur: Change Your Mindset!
Ready to make the leap from employee to entrepreneur?
Join Richard Lin, Founder of Explora, as he shares his journey and practical strategies to help you shift your mindset, build confidence, and navigate the challenges of launching your own business. Gain real-world insights and inspiration to take the first steps toward entrepreneurship and learn key lessons on what it really takes to succeed.
Pitch Deck Help?
Are you a California startup developing a device, therapy, or diagnostic?
You may be eligible for 16 hours of complimentary Pitch Deck Consulting.
Agenda
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Check-in
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Presentation
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Discussion and Q&A
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking
Prizes
- $5,000 Tax Services
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- $20k in office/lab space
- Digital Marketing and Branding Services (worth $5,000)
- $10K in office/lab space
- $25k custom UX design package from the largest femtech incubator in the US
- $5,000 Legal Services
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- Exploratory biostatistics package: 3 reports
- Membership to Mayo Clinic Innovation Exchange
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- Regulatory kit and Regulatory strategy consulting (Medical Device only)
- $5,000 Legal fees
- Two months campaign on startup program
- 3-day ticket to the upcoming 2025 RESI Conference
- Contingent Permanent Placement ($5,000 off); Retained Search services ($5,000 off)
- $5,000 of tax services
- 6 month Growth subscription and services package (worth up to $14K)
Learn from Subject Matter Experts
Richard Lin
Principal, Lin Ventures
Richard, trained as a PhD scientist in cancer research, has over 30 years of experience in biotech drug development and biotech startups. He founded Explora BioLabs, a laboratory-as-a-service company, after working as a research scientist for several biotech companies in San Diego. After bootstrapping its startup, Richard served as its CEO and grew the company organically to seven facilities in San Diego and the Bay Area and eventually led a successful exit and sold the company to a private equity search fund. Richard currently serves as an analyst at Aquillius Ventures. He is also an angel investor and an advisor/mentor in more than a dozen early-stage companies.
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STARTUP SHOWCASE
JUDGES
Judges
Sponsors
Startup Market
Catalyst Capital Symposia
Activating Startups
This monthly forum provides a unique opportunity for participants to gain valuable insights into emerging sectors and disruptive technologies that have the potential to revolutionize human health, the environment, and society.
Through engaging discussions, informative panels, and interactive workshops, aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs and investors can learn about essential concepts, strategies, and best practices directly from industry experts.
By engaging the venture and startup ecosystem, the symposia encourages investors to be activists and empower startups with cutting-edge technology.
INVESTOR-ACTIVIST
Investing in Startups
Join the ranks of investor-activists who not only provide financial backing but also lend their expertise, networks, and influence to nurture startups, catalyzing a collective effort towards a brighter, more innovative future.
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RESOURCES
Startups: Apply to Pitch
Pitch your startup to an audience of industry experts, colleagues, and seasoned investors to gain valuable insights and feedback, forge strategic partnerships and connections, secure vital funding for your pioneering project, and elevate your startup to the next level!
Apply to pitch at one of the upcoming symposiums.
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Connecting with Potential Customers
Sponsorship at Catalyst Capital Symposia provides a range of advantages, such as heightened brand visibility, lead generation, networking opportunities, thought leadership, and early access to emerging technologies.
To explore the ways in which your company can benefit from sponsoring our event, reach out to us for more information.
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