RESI Boston Webinar Series: Your Roadmap to a Stronger Pitch, Smarter Partnering, and Greater Investor Engagement

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

RESI Boston returns September 17 to 19, 2025, and in the lead-up to the event, Life Science Nation is offering a series of free educational webinars designed to help life science startups strengthen their pitch, navigate partnering, and engage more effectively with investors. Whether you are pitching at the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge, booking one-on-one meetings, or attending RESI for the first time, these sessions offer valuable tools to get the most out of your conference experience.

July 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Standing Out to Investors: How to Tell Your Startup Story for Maximum Impact – Sign Up
The most successful entrepreneurs are powerful storytellers. This interactive bootcamp will show you how to shape and share your startup’s story for maximum investor impact. Learn how to sharpen your elevator pitch, refine your 12-slide deck, and make your messaging resonate with different stakeholders in the deal chain. Participants will leave with actionable language tools and techniques to boost their confidence and communication skills.

July 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tips on Pitching: From the Application to the Q and A – Sign Up
Get a firsthand look at what makes a pitch resonate with investors. Join RESI judge, Bruce Cohen, who has sat on both sides of the table as an investor and an Innovator’s Pitch Challenge participant, for an inside perspective on how to stand out. This session covers best practices for your application, how to deliver a clear and convincing pitch, and how to prepare for and respond to investor Q and A.

August 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Biotech Exec Webinar – Who should be on your executive team? Structuring for success and fractional execs. – Sign Up
Join Life Science Nation (LSN) and Biotech Exec in early August for a free webinar on how to structure your life science startup executive team for success. Startups can fall victim to many strategic mistakes even when the science holds up. Choosing the right indication. Performing the right assay. Designing the right trial. Structuring a fund raise optimally. But one of the least talked about mistakes is putting the wrong people on the executive team or simply not brining on the right talent. We will have an engaging discussion that will include case studies of how things went wrong and testimonials from experienced CEOs and investors regarding what went right and what went wrong in their previous experience. Investors have a knack for knowing immediately if the executive team is poised to go the distance. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls most investors look for to ensure your barrier to fundraising is at a minimal. Learn if a fractional exec is right for you or if you should be looking for full-time right away.

August 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Partnering Tutorial: Making the Most of the RESI System – Sign Up
RESI’s partnering system is a powerful tool—but only if you know how to use it. Join the LSN team as we walk through how to navigate the platform, target the right investor fit, manage your outreach, and make the most of every meeting. We will also share our recommended strategy for follow-ups and how to leverage RESI content to support your fundraising journey.

September 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Investor Fireside Chat: Fundraising in Today’s Biotech Climate – Sign Up
Hear directly from investors about what is driving deal flow in the life science ecosystem. This fireside chat will cover current investment trends, what investors are looking for in early-stage biotech companies, and how startups can better position themselves to raise capital. Bring your questions and gain insight from experts who know what makes a company fundable.

Registration is open for all webinars. These sessions are free to attend and are designed to help you prepare for meaningful investor interactions and set yourself up for success at RESI Boston this September.

Meet the First-Place Winner of RESI Boston’s Innovator’s Pitch Challenge: MindLab

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

By Caitlin Dolegowski, Marketing Manager, LSN

Caiti MindLab took the top spot in June’s Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) at RESI Boston, standing out among dozens of early-stage life science companies who pitched to panels of active investor judges. In this brief interview, we speak with the MindLab team about their fundraising goals, experience participating in RESI, and what’s next for the company.

Watch the interview:

Interested in pitching your company at RESI?

Applications are now open for the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge at RESI Boston, September 17, 2025. Selected companies receive full access to the conference, partnering meetings with investors, and exhibit space in the RESI Exhibition Hall. New! The September 2025 IPC Pitch Package now includes an optional second RESI pass at no additional cost, allowing an additional team member to attend and participate in partnering. Apply now!

Apply to Pitch at RESI Boston Sept. 2025

Announcing Premier PLUS for RESI Partnering

July 1, 2025 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

Pre-pandemic I came across a survey that went out to in-licensors and investors to see from where they sourced their deals. Pipeline databases? Literature? Partnering meetings? Medical conferences? Incoming email solicitations? Website submissions? Warm intros? As it happens, the #1 answer was partnering events, representing the first point of contact for the two parties that eventually made a deal. Even the BioNTech and Pfizer deal came out of a partnering conference in 2013.

However, partnering conferences require a lot of targeted effort in the partnering system to reach out to potential partners and follow-up on the initial outreach. For many early-stage life science entrepreneurs, preparing for a RESI Conference means juggling multiple priorities — investor research, updating pitch decks, team coordination, and most importantly, the execution of your investor outreach strategy.

Many entrepreneurs underestimate the time and effort it takes to identify the right targets, write effective messages, and follow up with these targets consistently. Without a strategic approach, it’s easy to miss out on valuable meetings.

To address this, LSN is introducing a new service: Premier PLUS Partnering, where we do the partnering for you.

Premier PLUS Partnering provides hands-on support from the LSN team to manage your partnering outreach from start to finish.

Drawing on years of experience helping thousands of companies connect with investors, LSN can assist by:

Identifying and reaching out to relevant investors and partners
Crafting consistent, professional messages tailored to each contact
Managing communication and scheduling through the partnering platform
Ensuring confirmed meetings in advance of the conference

For entrepreneurs who know the importance of effective partnering strategies and are interested in taking advantage of Premier PLUS Partnering at RESI Boston September, please reach out directly to the LSN team at sales@lifesciencenation.com or include the add-on in your RESI Boston September Registration.

New Aging & Longevity Track Launches at RESI Boston via Partnership Between Longevity Global and Life Science Nation

July 1, 2025 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

By Matt Stanton, VP Sales US West, Central and South America, LSN

Longevity Global (LG) and Life Science Nation (LSN) are proud to announce a new partnership to launch a dedicated Aging & Longevity Track at the upcoming RESI (Redefining Every Stage of Investments) Boston Conference this September. This collaboration brings together two leading organizations committed to advancing innovation in healthcare and biotech, positioning longevity-focused startups at the center of global investor and partner engagement.

The Aging & Longevity Track will serve as a curated platform for Longevity Global’s community of founders, researchers, and entrepreneurs to connect with LSN’s expansive partnering ecosystem, including global capital investors and licensing partners. Participating companies will gain access to panels, workshops, educational sessions, and networking opportunities tailored to early-stage ventures across the healthcare spectrum. Longevity Global attendees will also have the option to upgrade to RESI’s renowned one-on-one partnering platform, which allows them to connect directly with strategic partners and capital sources.

“This collaboration gives our longevity ecosystem direct access to global capital and strategic relationships that can accelerate the path from research to real-world impact,” said Christin Glorioso, Founder and CEO at Longevity Global. “The opportunity to plug into RESI’s cross-sector audience while bringing aging science to the forefront is a huge step forward for our mission.”

LSN also views this partnership as a powerful gateway to expand its reach within the rapidly growing longevity sector. “Longevity is one of the most promising frontiers in healthcare, and we’re excited to help emerging companies in this space connect with the capital and partners they need to scale,” said Dennis Ford, CEO of Life Science Nation. “Partnering with Longevity Global allows us to provide a highly curated experience that meets the needs of this evolving vertical.”

About Longevity Global
Longevity Global is a mission-driven community and event platform that connects scientists, startups, and investors working to solve aging. As a branch of Academics for the Future of Science, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, LG curates events and programs across San Francisco, New York, Boston, the UAE, and beyond.

About Life Science Nation & RESI
Life Science Nation (LSN) is a global partnering platform for every stage of life science companies, offering a suite of tools that includes a database of over 6,000 investors, RESI partnering conferences, and commercialization support. RESI events connect startups with investors and strategic partners across drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health.

For more information about RESI Boston September 2025 conferences, contact us at resi@lifesciencenation.com.

Why Startups Struggle to Get Investor Meetings – And How to Fix It

July 1, 2025 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

By Karen Deyo, VP of Product, Israel BD, LSN

karen-wp One of the biggest challenges startups face when raising capital is simply getting in front of investors. Securing that first meeting often requires significant effort, and when outreach goes unanswered, founders are left wondering: Are they not interested? Are they just too busy? More often than not, the issue isn’t the technology – it’s the messaging. Without clear, concise, and compelling messaging, startups struggle to cut through the noise and grab investor attention.

Over the years, Life Science Nation (LSN) has developed a comprehensive library of educational content to guide first-time CEOs through the complexities of launching a successful partnering campaign. One of the most critical – and overlooked – components is messaging. Investors are inundated with inbound requests, and your company should make it as easy as possible for them to say “yes” to a meeting – ideally just from reading your tagline and elevator pitch. When working with scientist-entrepreneurs, we often go through 20–30 iterations of a company’s core messaging before it clicks. It’s hard work, but it pays off.

Another common pitfall: focusing too heavily on the science. Investors aren’t just investing in technology – they’re investing in companies. A strong scientific story is important, but it must be framed within a broader business narrative. Founders often get valuable feedback during their campaign, but the most successful teams anticipate objections and refine their story before they launch.

That’s why LSN created a structured messaging assessment tool to help companies get a head start. We’ve developed a proprietary questionnaire that, combined with your current marketing collateral, allows our AI agent to evaluate your messaging readiness and identify areas for improvement.

The assessment includes a first-pass tagline and elevator pitch based on our proven messaging criteria, along with an analysis across eight key areas – from management team to competitive landscape – to highlight potential weaknesses in your strategy.

We’re offering this service free of charge as part of our mission to help startups overcome the hidden obstacles that make fundraising so difficult. Click the link below to fill out the questionnaire – and we’ll be in touch with your personalized assessment soon.

Click Here to Fill Out the LSN Labs Company Assessment Report

RESI Boston IPC Winners Announced – Now Accepting Applications for September

June 24, 2025 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

At RESI Boston June 2025, 53 companies participated in the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC), presenting their technologies to panels of active investors and showcasing their work in the Exhibition Hall. RESI attendees — including early-stage investors, startup executives, and industry leaders — voted for the most impressive companies based on pitch presentations, Q&A performance, and networking in the exhibit hall.

Congratulations to the Top-Ranked IPC Companies from RESI Boston June

First Place: MindLab

Our lead product, MLB-001, is a first-in-class, combination drug designed to deliver powerful, life-changing pain relief using significantly lower morphine doses. MLB-001 achieves equal or superior analgesic effects compared to conventional morphine, while minimizing common side effects and reducing the development of drug tolerance. Importantly, MLB-001 is specifically engineered to lower the risk of addiction, a critical advancement given the ongoing opioid crisis. MindLab is committed to redefining pain care by introducing safer, more effective treatments that address unmet medical needs and promote better quality of life for patients worldwide.

Sougato Das, President and COO, Life Science Nation | Larry Raoul James JD, MBA, Founder, President, and CEO of MindLab | Dennis Ford, Founder & CEO, Life Science Nation

Second Place: Inomagen Therapeutics

Inomagen Therapeutics, Inc. is a private, preclinical stage biotechnology company pioneering a gene therapy to improve the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Inomagen has intellectual property and proof of concept data for both the gene and the gene delivery system. Inomagen has a strong and experienced team of industry veterans and key opinion leading cardiovascular physicians to engage in management and advisory roles, including those with extensive domain experience in gene therapy, cardiology, AF therapeutics, medical device, clinical studies, and venture capital. The market size for Inomagen’s gene therapy products is $10.2B.

Sougato Das, President and COO, Life Science Nation | Eric Sandberg, CBO, Inomagen Therapeutics | Robin Drassler, VP of Business Development, Inomagen Therapeutics | Dennis Ford, Founder & CEO, Life Science Nation

Third Place: MantaBio

MantaBio is a life sciences tools company building automated microbial detection systems specifically designed for biopharma manufacturing environments. Our platform offers rapid, high-sensitivity detection across all microbe categories: bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mycoplasma — delivering results in just 2 hours compared to the industry standard of 5 to 28 days. Built with the needs of biologics producers in mind, MantaBio’s technology is optimized for speed, accuracy, and ease of use. It requires less than one minute of hands-on time, no specialized training, and integrates seamlessly into GMP workflows. By enabling at-line or near-line testing with gold-standard sensitivity, MantaBio helps manufacturers reduce contamination risk, minimize batch loss, and accelerate product release timelines. Our system is the next generation in microbial quality control — replacing outdated manual culture methods and reliance on off-site reference labs with a modern, automated approach built to match the pace and complexity of today’s biopharma processes.
Sougato Das, President and COO, Life Science Nation | Max Braht, Director of Business Development, Life Science Nation | Carter Boisfontaine, Co-Founder and President, MantaBio | Dr. Jack Regan, Co-Founder, CEO, and CTO, MantaBio | Claire Jeong, CCO, Vice President of Investor Research, Asia BD, Life Science Nation | Dennis Ford, Founder & CEO, Life Science Nation

We applaud all IPC participants for sharing their innovative work and contributing to a dynamic, high-impact event.

Applications Now Open for the September IPC at RESI Boston

The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge at RESI Boston September offers life science startups the opportunity to present directly to a curated panel of active investors and receive real-time, constructive feedback. Each pitch includes a live Q&A with investor judges and extended exposure through participation in the IPC exhibition hall.

New for September, the IPC package now includes the option to add a second three-day standard ticket at no additional cost. This provides a teammate with full access to partnering and conference sessions.

Benefits include:

Investor feedback during live pitch sessions
Full access to one-on-one partnering
Exhibit table in the IPC Hall
Optional additional RESI pass included

Apply now to secure your spot and connect with global early-stage investors this September.

Apply to Pitch at RESI Boston Sept. 2025

Investor Panels at RESI Boston September

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

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

RESI Boston returns on September 17, 2025 at the Westin Copley Place, once again serving as a core event during Biotech Week Boston. Organized by Life Science Nation, RESI (Redefining Every Stage of Investment) brings together life science and healthcare companies with hundreds of investors and strategic partners for a day of partnering, networking, educational content, and exhibits.

A highlight of every RESI conference is the investor panel programming, where active investors and strategics speak directly to entrepreneurs about what they’re looking for, how they invest, and how startups can position themselves for success. The upcoming September event will feature deep dives into some of the most dynamic areas of healthcare innovation, featuring speakers from impact investors, corporate venture arms, Big Pharma, family offices, and more.

Impact Investors & Venture Philanthropy Panel

The Role of Impact Investing in the Healthcare Ecosystem

Impact investors and venture philanthropists are playing a growing role in backing early-stage healthcare ventures, especially those addressing health equity and underserved areas. In this panel, leaders in the field will discuss how they define and measure impact, what they look for in mission-driven ventures, and how they work with founders to align values with milestone-based progress. Attendees will gain insight into how this capital is deployed to catalyze innovations that go beyond traditional ROI.

Mental & Behavioral Health Panel

Investing in Solutions for Higher Quality of Life and Wellbeing

With 1 in 8 people globally affected by mental disorders, demand for novel solutions in behavioral health continues to grow. This panel features investors who are actively backing companies developing digital tools, neurotechnologies, care delivery innovations, and novel therapeutics. Panelists will explore challenges such as stigma, reimbursement, and regulation—along with what it takes for startups to stand out in this vital and rapidly evolving market.

Oncology Innovation Panel

Latest Scientific Breakthroughs and Future Outlook

Oncology continues to attract robust investor interest, yet the bar for scientific rigor and differentiation is high. This session gathers investors focused on oncology diagnostics, therapeutics, and platforms to discuss what excites them in the current landscape and what it takes to succeed. Topics include scientific novelty, clinical de-risking, commercial potential, and where the next wave of oncology innovation may arise.

Corporate VC Panel

Venture and Innovation Arms Making Strategic Investments

Corporate VCs offer much more than capital, they bring strategic alignment, deep expertise, and long-term partnership opportunities. In this session, leaders from CVC arms of major pharma, biotech, and medtech companies will discuss how they source and evaluate early-stage deals, what startups should expect post-investment, and how founders can navigate alignment with a corporate parent. This panel is essential for startups seeking strategic investors.

Diagnostics Panel

Investing in Innovations for Preventative and Personalized Care

As diagnostics become increasingly central to precision medicine and population health, investors are paying close attention. Panelists in this session will discuss how they evaluate new diagnostic technologies, from regulatory and reimbursement outlooks to commercial differentiation and unmet need. For entrepreneurs developing platforms in oncology, infectious disease, or chronic conditions, this discussion will provide actionable guidance on positioning and funding strategies.

Partnering with Big Pharma Panel

What Startups Need to Know to Get on Big Pharma’s Radar

Securing a partnership with Big Pharma can be a transformative milestone. This panel features business development and venture leaders from leading pharmaceutical companies who will share what they look for in early-stage collaborations. Learn how they assess risk, stage readiness, and strategic fit—plus how startups can build compelling cases for co-development, licensing, or investment.

Family Offices Panel

Perspectives on Early-Stage Investments

Family offices have become increasingly visible in early-stage healthcare deals, often offering patient capital and values-driven investment strategies. This panel will unpack how these investors approach opportunity evaluation, what sets them apart from traditional VCs, and how they support portfolio companies beyond capital. Attendees will also hear practical advice for engaging family offices and building meaningful relationships.

Whether you’re developing breakthrough diagnostics, therapeutics, platforms, or care delivery solutions, the RESI Boston investor panels offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from the funders shaping the future of healthcare.

Interested in sharing your insights at RESI? Reach out to join our speaker lineup!

Register by July 11 to lock in Super Early Bird Rates and save $300. Secure your spot today and join 400+ investors and strategic partners this September in Boston.