Date and time
August 13 · 11am – August 14 · 1pm PDT
Location
Virtual – Zoom
Thank You To Our Sponsors, Partners, + Supporters
Join us for the SoCalBio Business Essentials Bootcamp for Emerging Companies – a virtual event designed to provide valuable insights and guidance to help your emerging company thrive in the ever-evolving biotech industry.
During this online event, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from renowned experts and successful entrepreneurs who have navigated the challenges of building and growing biotech companies. Gain practical knowledge, insider tips, and strategies to accelerate your company’s growth and achieve long-term success.
The program covers a range of topics, including making effective presentations, IP protection, reimbursement, FDA regulatory requirements, and tapping non-dilutive funding from organizations such as NSF, BARDA, NCI, NIAID, and NIDDK.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, expand your network, and gain valuable insights that will propel your company forward. Register now and secure your spot at the SoCalBio Business Essentials Bootcamp for Emerging Companies!
Agenda
Day 1, Tuesday, August 13, 2024
11:00 AM | SoCalBio Welcoming remarks and Overview of the 26th Annual SoCalBio Conference
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| 11:10 AM | Communications/Storytelling/Branding
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| 11:40 AM | Crafting an Effective Pitch Deck in the Current Business Environment |
| 12:00 PM-1:00 PM | SoCalBio business essential starter kit |
| 12:00 PM | Incorporation
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| 12:10 PM | Intellectual Property
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| 12:20 PM | Insurance / HR
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| 12:30PM | Accounting + R&D Tax Credits
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| 1:00 PM | Understanding the valuation
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| 1:30 PM | The Art of Negotiating Term Sheets
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| 2:00 PM | Day one adjournment |
Day 2, Wednesday, August 14, 2024
| 11:00 AM | Day 2 SoCalBio Welcoming Intro | |
| 11:10 AM – 1:00 PM | Tapping Non-Dilutive Funding Learn how to tap SBIR/STTR funding from NSF, NIH and DoD funding to support your firm’s research. Moderator: Dave Hood, President & CEO, DH3 & Associates | |
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
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National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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| 1:00 PM | Best practices to attract VC, Who do investors want to work with?
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| 1:30 PM | A Candid Perspective on Entrepreneurship
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| 2:00 PM | Bootcamp Adjournment | |