Webinar
The Life Sciences CFO Masterclass Series VIII
💡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.
📌Cut R&D Costs and Boost Operational Efficiency in Life Sciences
TLDR
Discover practical ways to reduce your R&D expenses while increasing output and accelerating your go-to-market.
Description
Cost creep erodes runway; efficiency accelerates milestones. Topics include:
· Activity-Based Costing for Labs: pinpoint high-cost assays, instruments, and headcount.
· Lean-Biotech Toolkits: Kanban, 5S, and digital lab notebooks adapted for regulated environments.
· KPIs That Matter: cycle time, yield, and cost-per-data-point to guide decisions.
FREE DOWNLOAD
Get an Activity Based Costing Template.
BONUS
3 companies will get a FREE Lean Company Assessment Session.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER
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
- $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
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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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.
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