SoCalBio Boot Camp for Emerging CompaniesÂ
Learn What it Takes to Build a Fundable and Viable Company
Offered Virtually
September 15, 16, and 17, 2020
From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PDT) each day
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This Boot Camp is offered by the SoCalBio Innovation Catalyst Program. It is designed for biotech, device, Dx and digital health companies. The Boot Camp will provide emerging entrepreneurs and innovators with an in-depth understanding of what it takes to raise earlystage capital and/or forge partnerships. Issues covered run the whole gamut from making effective presentations to negotiating term sheets.
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Agenda
DAY ONE
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
1:00 PM | Welcoming remarks and acknowledgment of partners
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1:10 PM | SoCalBio staff will lead a demonstration of the platform to be used in the live streaming of company presentations during the Annual SoCalBio Conference on Oct. 21-23, 2020
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2:00 PM | Q/A | |||
2:15 PM | The elements of an effective investor pitch
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2:35 PM | What not to do when pitching remotely
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2:55 PM | Q/A | |||
3:15 PM | Company presentation practice-run with audience commentary | |||
4:00 PM | Meeting adjourns |
DAY TWO
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
1:00 PM | Introductory remarks | |||
1:05 PM | Understand the risk profile of your venture and how it impacts financing
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1:50 PM | Q/A | |||
2:10 PM | Planning your fund-raising campaign. Where to find the money in Southern California and elsewhere.
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2:45 PM | Q/A | |||
3:00 PM | What’s it worth? Understanding the valuation of early-stage, pre-revenue bioscience firms
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3:45 PM | Q/A | |||
4:00 PM | The Art of negotiating term sheets
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4:45 PM | Q/A | |||
5:00 PM | Meeting adjourns |
DAY THREE
Thursday, September 17, 2020
1:00 PM | Introductory remarks | |||
1:05 PM | Making your company fundable. What investors look for?
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1:50 PM | Q/A | |||
2:00 PM | Panel discussion:Four entrepreneurs who raised significant funding for their companies share insights on maximizing your chances of securing angel, strategic, and institutional deals:
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3:00 PM | Q/A | |||
3:15 PM | Company presentation practice-run with audience commentary | |||
3:55 PM | Concluding remarks | |||
4:00 PM | Meeting adjourns |