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Saving Critical Time for Blood Cancer Detection & Decisions with AI Interview with Andrea Wang, MS, CEO & Co-Founder, AHEAD Medicine

24 Aug

By Erika Wu, Business Development Representative, LSN

Launching recent partnerships with Mayo Clinic and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Andrea Wang and her team at AHEAD Medicine is paving the way for blood cancer detection and clinical decisions using AI-powered analytics.

As a 9-time RESI attendee, panelist, and Innovator Pitch Challenge (IPC) participant, we are excited to see where AHEAD is going next. Get in front of AI investors at Digital RESI AI (September 16-17) by pitching your company at  Innovator’s Pitch Challenge!

Deadline is Tomorrow – Gain More Exposure at RESI Partnering Week’s Innovator’s Pitch Challenge

19 Aug

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

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Life Science Nation’s next RESI Partnering Week is coming up in less than a month, which means an intensive week of 1-on-1 virtual partnering meetings, panels, workshops, and of course, the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge(IPC), all taking place September 13-17.

Since last year’s introduction to the IPC, its popularity has skyrocketed and is now one of the most anticipated sections of the Digital RESI Partnering Week menu. With its unique format, selected IPC participants can showcase their technology through a dedicated landing page, which will include a pre-recorded pitch video. Each company will participate in a live Q&A session, joined by a panel of investors and industry experts who will have reviewed the pitch video beforehand.

Below are the companies who have been selected for the upcoming IPC so far across all 3 conferences of RESI Partnering Week – Digital RESI, RESI AI, and RESI Longevity.

Whether you are part of a startup looking to boost exposure or an investor seeking novel innovations that fit your interests, you do not want to miss out on the upcoming RESI Partnering Week. Register and apply now! Applications must be in by Friday, August 20.

Automating Medical Visits Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) – Interview with James Bates, MS, CEO of AdviNOW Medical

16 Aug

By Erika Wu, Business Development Representative, LSN

What if we could automate and improve medical visits by reducing in-person patient contact, administrative burdens and operation costs? Hear what CEO James Bates and his team at AdviNOW Medical are doing to utilize AR and AI to expand healthcare access to anywhere you are. RESI AI returns September 16-17 with dynamic panels, as well as opportunities to pitch to a live panel of AI investors. Get involved and tell your story at  Innovator’s Pitch Challenge! Applications are due by Friday, August 20, so submit yours today!

Pitch Deadline Approaching

12 Aug

By Rory McCann, Marketing Manager & Conference Producer, LSN

The application deadline to pitch at RESI Partnering Week, September 13-17 is around the corner. Submit your application to pitch directly to a panel of relevant investors by August 20. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) provides an opportunity for life science startups to pitch directly to a panel of investors during a live Q&A session, providing valuable insights and feedback. Participants build connections between fundraising founders and potential investors on the panel and in the audience.

Participating companies receive:

  1. A dedicated page showcasing a pre-recorded pitch video, pitch deck, and executive summary
  2. A spot in the live pitch session and Q&A with investors actively seeking assets in their sector
  3. Global visibility to partners that are a fit for their stage of development and product
  4. Increased global footprint, opportunities to engage with global partners, and valuable, insightful feedback

Hear from recent IPC winners, see what investors have to say, and sign up today to pitch at RESI Partnering Week!

See What Investors Are Saying about The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge

“It was a very economical use of time; the investors got to ask their important questions and the Innovators got a good idea of the most pressing questions from the investors point of view.”
William Kuziel, MedPro Investors
 
“The Pitch Sessions are a great opportunity to connect with startup CEOs and learn more about their work…It really has been an effective and efficient way to make connections, create deal flow and help startups raise money for their upcoming raises.”
Mayank Taneja, OSF Healthcare
 
“I look forward to LSN’s events because they provide an opportunity for our venture capital firm to find promising companies with exceptional technologies. The organization and technology platform make it very easy to hear numerous pitches from founders.”
Nat Brinn, VC23
 
“The Pitch Sessions were a great opportunity to engage with the CEO/Founders of very innovative Life Science startups. Despite the COVID-related transition from in-person to virtual meetings, the RESI team did an outstanding job organizing these sessions, ensuring that the live Q&A was very productive, and facilitating follow-up with these exciting companies.”
Gary Gershony, Life Science Angels / BayMed Venture Partners

Early Bird Ends Tomorrow

5 Aug

By Caitlin Dolegowski, Marketing Specialist, LSN

RESI Partnering Week, September 13-17 early bird rates end tomorrow! Register by August 6 to save $50 on standard, premier, and bundle packages. RESI Partnering Week is a five-day virtual partnering experience designed to connect early-stage life science and healthcare startups with investors and strategic partners that are a fit for their product and stage of development.

RESI Partnering Week is unique because it features three events (Digital RESI, RESI AI, and RESI Longevity) that each use a match-based partnering platform designed to take the guesswork out of partnering because it enables users to filter attendees to meet with based on their fundraising needs. To learn more about the partnering platform, join us for a free fundraising bootcamp August 11 or August 18.

Additionally, RESI Partnering Week features conversations with entrepreneurs and investors around specific topics related to the early-stage fundraising ecosystem through expert panels and hosts the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC), providing opportunities for fundraising executives to pitch directly to a panel of relevant, active investors. IPC applications are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis, so apply by August 20 to be considered!

Whether sourcing elite technology assets or seeking funding from a strategic partner who is a fit for your company, RESI Partnering Week is a one-stop shop to help you meet your needs. Learn more about what each event has to offer and sign up by August 6 to save!

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As of August 5

RESI Longevity & Social Isolation

22 Jul

By Caitlin Dolegowski, Marketing Specialist, LSN

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Against the light of scientific innovation meeting the COVID-19 global pandemic remains the shadow of a continuing public health crisis, one disproportionately carried by older adults and seniors. RESI Longevity’s Social Isolation & Loneliness panel, taking place September 16, 10 AM EDT, discusses the health implications of this issue, as well as highlights the ingenuity in this sector. The panel features entrepreneurs and strategic partners working together to bring about creative solutions to issues of isolation.

Tombot Co-Founder and CEO, Tom Stevens is sharing an answer to seniors who are no longer able to care for a live animal but benefit from furry companionship. The solution is Jennie the robotic golden retriever, who is not only adorably realistic, but is designed to help with stress, anxiety loneliness, and depression.

Karen Dolva, Co-Founder and CEO of No Isolation offers a solution that enables seniors to access their loved ones from the comfort and safety of their homes. The Komp is a one button computer that allows access to photos, messages, and even live video with ease.

Join Karen, Tom (and Jennie) and other creative age-tech companies along with their strategic partners at RESI Longevity this September 16-17. Register by August 6 to save $50! If you’re ready to connect directly to investors who are a fit for your product and stage of development, apply for the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge, an opportunity to pitch to a panel of active investors and tell your company story. Learn more and apply by August 20!

Knocking Out Brain Tumors with AI and ODS Medical

12 Jul

By Erika Wu, Business Development Representative, LSN

From the early days of his career, Dr. Chris Kent, President & CEO of ODS Medical, knew he wanted to push the limits of brain cancer tumor detection with Artificial Intelligence (AI). ODS Medical is looking to launch their first pivotal clinical trial by mid-2022. Chris is a former RESI AI panelist. Hear what he and the team have been working on this year and register now for RESI AI (September 16-17) and tell your story at the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge!