
Seminar and Workshop
Lunch and Learn: IP Protection for AI Technologies
Innovate Smart, Protect Smarter!!
Join us for an insightful Lunch and Learn session where two expert patent attorneys—with Ph.D.'s from Berkeley and Caltech—will share real-world stories on how startups can safeguard their AI innovations, avoid legal pitfalls, and maximize their IP strategies.
Discover how AI and IP intersect, learn about patent protection for AI-driven technologies, and gain actionable insights to help your startup thrive in the evolving tech landscape.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about how IP shapes business growth, this session will provide actionable knowledge to help you make smarter decisions for your startup's future.
Plus—it's a great chance to network and enjoy a delicious lunch while learning!
🚨 Special AI/IP Book Giveaway Announcement! 🚨
We’re excited to share that David will be bringing copies of two AI/IP books—featuring their insightful chapters—to the event! 📖✨ All in-person attendees will receive a free copy, so don’t miss this opportunity to get expert knowledge firsthand.
Grab your copies online here: sankerip.com/publications
***This is a FREE event
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
11:30 AM
Check-in
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Panel Discussion and Q&A
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking
Prizes
- $5,000 Tax Services
- $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
- Exploratory biostatistics package: 3 reports
- Membership to Mayo Clinic Innovation Exchange
- 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
MC/MODERATOR
STARTUP SHOWCASE
JUDGES
Judges
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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.
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.
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.
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.