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Webinar
The Life Sciences CFO Masterclass Series
💡Join industry expert David Lopez as he shares decades of insights in cash flow management, operational efficiency, and strategic financial growth. With experience advising 75+ startups, former roles at Deloitte and PwC, and multiple TED talks, David brings a powerhouse of knowledge to the table.
2. Biotech CFO’s Playbook: Budget & Forecast to Double Your Growth
TLDR
Discover how top Biotech and MedTech companies plan for sustainable growth and manage uncertainty with robust budgeting and forecasting models.
Description
Budgeting in regulated, milestone‑driven industries is a different breed of budgeting. Learn how to double your growth by following three criteria from the start.
We’ll cover:
· Milestone‑Based Budgeting: tie spending to scientific and regulatory gates, not calendar quarters.
· Dynamic Forecasting Models – build scenarios that flex with trial outcomes, manufacturing scale‑ups, and grant wins.
· Integrated Resource Planning – align headcount, lab capacity, and capex with the burn curve.
FREEDOWNLOAD
You’ll receive a comprehensive budget template to make sure you cover all the ground you need to stay in control of your finances.
BONUS
3 companies will get a FREE Budgeting Session
EXCLUSIVEOFFER
Unlocked for full-session attendees only.
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
Prizes
- $20k in office/lab space
- Digital Marketing and Branding Services (worth $5,000)
- $25k custom UX design package from the largest femtech incubator in the US
- 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
Learn from Subject Matter Experts
David Lopez
Venture Partner, Aquillius Ventures
David's track record speaks for itself: $200M raised, 17% average spend savings, and 8 successful turnarounds of failing startups into investor-backed companies. Former Deloitte & PwC, two-time TED speaker, and seasoned Head of Finance for multiple startups, he currently serves on the board of two AI companies and leads Summa, a life sciences consulting firm based in Austin, TX. David has packaged decades of expertise into 12 webinars with tools that you can implement immediately to take your business to the next level.
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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.
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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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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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