Next Phase Newsletter

By Caitlin Dolegowski, Marketing Manager, LSN

Stand Out at RESI South

Redefining Early-Stage Investments (RESI) South conference is set to take place in person on March 25 at the Whitley Atlanta Buckhead in Atlanta, followed by two days of virtual partnering. RESI South in Atlanta is particularly significant as it will showcase the burgeoning life science innovation ecosystem in the Southeastern United States. The Southeast LifeSci Investor Coalition, representing seven southern states (AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, and VA), has united to spotlight the region’s wealth of early-stage drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health technologies. Thousands of startups are invigorating this innovation region. LSN estimates that hundreds of startups with technology transfer licenses are ready to explore the partnering opportunities that RESI South will bring.

Applications for the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge are now open for RESI South. The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) is an opportunity for early-stage life science and healthcare companies to apply to gain additional exposure to conference attendees and pitch directly to a panel of judges, featuring active investors and industry experts. Each finalist company also prepares a posterboard to be showcased in the exhibit hall and competes for “RESI Cash” which attendees use to “invest” in their favorite presenters for the final prizes.

LSN is running a Tagline Competition, and the winners will receive tickets to RESI South. The tagline serves as the foundation of your company’s identity, encapsulating it in a single line. Crafting an effective tagline demands meticulous attention to detail. Entrepreneurs are challenged to articulate their company’s essence in 5-8 words, ideally encompassing the technology modality, indication procedure, and unique qualities. A compelling tagline is paramount for making a positive first impression, enabling investors to quickly gauge alignment with their interests. How can you distill your identity into a single line and create a lasting impression for potential investors? Submit your tagline by February 7. The announcement of winners and promotion of their taglines will feature in our Next Phase newsletter, reaching LSN’s expansive readership of 45,000+.

Submit Your Tagline by February 7

By Cameron Hurlburt, Director of Business Development, LSN

Life Science Nation (LSN) is gearing up for the Redefining Early-Stage Investments (RESI) South debut conference set to take place in-person on March 25 at the Whitley Atlanta Buckhead in Atlanta, followed by two days of virtual partnering. LSN is actively involved in supporting early-stage startups through educational boot camps, free online webinars, and consulting. The tagline holds a pivotal role in our communication strategy with clients as they prepare to perfect their pitch.

Explore the Power of Your Message: Your tagline serves as the foundation of your company’s identity, encapsulating it in a single line. Crafting an effective tagline demands meticulous attention to detail. Entrepreneurs are challenged to articulate their company’s essence in 5-8 words, ideally encompassing the technology modality, indication procedure, and unique qualities. A compelling tagline is paramount for making a positive first impression, enabling investors to quickly gauge alignment with their interests. How can you distill your identity into a single line and create a lasting impression for potential investors?

Share Your Tagline! Life Science Nation will assess and recognize the top tagline submissions. Winners will receive a complimentary RESI South registration, covering a standard 3-day registration, inclusive of in-person partnering on March 25th, and two days of virtual partnering on March 26-27. In honor of  RESI South, a winner will be chosen from each of the seven states represented by RESI co-organizer, the SE LifeSci Investor Coalition, and an additional three winners chosen nationally. 

The announcement of winners and promotion of their taglines will feature in our Next Phase newsletter, reaching LSN’s expansive readership of 45,000+. Don’t miss out on this opportunity—submit your tagline to us ASAP!

Submit Your Tagline by February 28

By Claire Jeong, Chief Conference Officer, Vice President of Investor Research, Asia BD, LSN

The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) is an opportunity for early-stage life science and healthcare companies to apply to gain additional exposure to conference attendees and pitch directly to a panel of judges, featuring active investors and industry experts. Each finalist company also prepares a posterboard to be showcased in the exhibit hall and competes for “RESI Cash” which attendees use to “invest” in their favorite presenters for the final prizes.

Learn more about the IPC and hear from 2023 winners. The following interviews were with companies and founders who have found value in the process and connections associated with their pitch experience with RESI:

• Gliachem’s Innovator’s Pitch Challenge Success at RESI
• Light Line Medical wins the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge and Looks Toward Their Series B Raise

By Max Braht, Investor Research Analyst, LSN

Life Science Nation is thrilled to be bringing our Redefining Early Stage Investments (RESI) conference to Atlanta, Georgia with RESI South, March 2024. The conference, which has served as a catalyst for connecting early-stage life science companies with investors and licensing partners for over a decade, will take place in person on March 25 at The Whitley Atlanta Buckhead Hotel and will be followed by two days of virtual partnering on March 26– 27. In addition to partnering, the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge, and educational workshops, RESI will feature seven investor panels, including a return of popular panel topics as well as new content.

Each panel will feature a unique group of experienced investors and industry experts discussing some of the most relevant and impactful topics within the life sciences investment space. A full list of panel topics can be found below. Be sure to register before Friday, February 2 for Super Early Bird ticket pricing to save $500.

Panel recruitment remains ongoing, as we seek out speakers and their unique experiences throughout early-stage investing. If you are an accredited investor and are interested in joining any of these panels, please contact the LSN research team at research@lifesciencenation.com.