Next Phase Newsletter

By Antoinette Lowre, Manager of Business Development, LSN

Last June, Life Science Nation (LSN) met with Heather Hanson, President of BioMedSA at a conference and our discussion uncovered many commonalities between LSN and BioMedSA and a good fit for a future partnership. Fast forward to a year later and we successfully executed these ideas.

LSN’s CEO, Dennis Ford, and Business Development Manager, Antoinette Lowre, met with BioMedSA startup members to deliver a 1-day education course covering topics to help CEOs dig deep to find their story and then articulate it in a compelling fashion, along with creating a catchy tagline. LSN enjoyed working with this group of entrepreneurs, serial and new, in such a collaborative space and learning more about the innovative technology coming out of San Antonio.

BioMedSA hosted BioFest Invest the following week, that Life Science Nation attended as a sponsor. The program agenda featured topics such as raising capital during uncertain times, collaborating with the military, and attracting investors with your management team. The energy at the event was contagious and we got the opportunity to network with local life sciences organizations focused on early-stage startups just like LSN.

Another component of BioFest Invest was the company pitches. 14 early-stage CEOs got to pitch their product or technology, 5 of which LSN got to work with one-on-one the week before in the 1-day education course. We heard Carole Spangler Vaughn, CEO of Eisana tell her personal story and battle with cancer and how her product came to be – a cooling device to help aid post-chemo numbing in the fingers and toes. And Sajol Choshal, CEO of Advanced Telesensors shared his mother’s struggle with wearing a heart monitor and how he created a contactless scanner to monitor cardiac activity. When Sajol first told us about his product at the 1-day course we were obviously intrigued by the fact that it did not need to be attached or worn, but it was when he told us his mother’s story, the catalyst to his innovation, that he was able add context to his product and his passion through his personal story.

Overall, LSN was pleased to be a part of BioFest Invest and looks forward to future partnership with BioMedSA.

If you have any questions about hosting an LSN education course please contact Karen Deyo

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

The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) is a highlight of the Redefining Early Stage Investment (RESI) conferences! Innovative startups in life science and healthcare showcase their technology by pitching to investors in a live Q&A format, providing feedback, practice, and, sometimes, valuable connections that lead to deals. All finalists are divided into separate IPC sessions based on similar sectors and technologies. This allows relevant investors and industry professionals with field expertise to provide targeted questions and feedback. IPC participation also includes a space to exhibit a posterboard highlighting their product or technology in a large exhibit hall for the full day of the conference. With the live Q&A session and poster exhibit, companies are able to boost their exposure and increase their chances of networking with relevant investors and strategic partners.

Pitch & Investor Q&A

IPC Poster

Over 30 companies have been confirmed to pitch at RESI Boston on June 5 and there is one day left to apply until the deadline of tomorrow, Friday, April 21.

If you are involved with an early-stage life science company, actively fundraising, and want to boost your exposure, gain valuable feedback from investors and industry experts, and secure meetings with investors who have a genuine interest in your technology, apply today!

Below is a list of companies who have been accepted as finalists for RESI Boston, June 5-7. In-person conference attendees will be provided with “RESI Cash” that can be used to vote for their favorite pitch.

Featured Pitch Companies

By Erika Wu, Business Development Manager, Global Tech Hubs, LSN

RESI Boston, June 5-7 will be in-person on June 5, followed by two days of virtual partnering on June 6-7. If you are part of a tech hub, Life Science Nation (LSN)’s Redefining Early Stage Investment (RESI) conference series is a great place for companies in the earliest stages of the life science industry to connect with potential investors. An integral part of RESI is the global tech hub ecosystem of accelerators, incubators, non-profits, universities, tech transfer offices, and regional organizations.

Through RESI, tech hub affiliated startups gain access to resources beyond partnering with investors and strategic partners. Resources such as the LSN Investor Database, Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC), free workshops, and Entrepreneurial Courses. These tools help develop compelling marketing materials, build meaningful relationships with investors and secure necessary early-stage funding.

At RESI Boston, June 5-7, tech hub organizations and their startups can utilize:

• Super Early Bird Registration Rates for full conference or virtual only registrations (startup must be from LSN’s tech hub partners)
• Complimentary tech hub staff registration
• 50% off sponsorship opportunities
• Free second attendee registration for Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) participants

Life Science Nation will host a free webinar, How Tech Hubs Can Get Involved at RESI Boston, on Wednesday, May 3rd at 12:00PM ET. Register here.

This free webinar is designed for tech hub organizations ranging from accelerators, incubators, non-profits, universities, tech transfer offices, regional organizations, and more who set up their early-stage life science startup constituents for success with their entrepreneurship and fundraising journey. It will showcase the tools and resources that LSN makes available for Tech Hubs to help their startups who’ve raised less than $2M USD in capital expand their outreach from Regional to Global, build a target list of investors, get involved with the RESI conference series, and more. This webinar will be hosted by Erika Wu, BD Manager of Global Tech Hubs.

For more information, please contact Erika Wu, Business Development Manager, Global Tech Hubs of LSN.

By Candice He, Vice President of Business Development, Global Investment Strategist, LSN

Are you representing a service provider, big pharma/medtech, or investor looking to connect with innovative life science startups? Don’t miss the upcoming RESI Boston Conference from June 5-7! With over 300 startups from the therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health/healthcare IT sectors expected to attend, this event provides the perfect opportunity to find your next strategic partner or investment opportunity.

As a registered attendee, you’ll have access to a range of networking opportunities, including 1-1 Partnering Meetings. This efficient system allows you to schedule meetings with startups based on a fit of sector, indication and phase of development.

You can also participate in the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge, where you can hear from some of the most promising startups in the industry as they pitch their ideas to seek licensing opportunities and early-stage funding. This is a great way to get a quick overview of what’s new and exciting in the space.

In addition to these opportunities, RESI Boston also offers sponsored workshops and exhibition spaces, where you can showcase your existing programs, products and services, gaining extra exposure from peers and experts.

Check out RESI Sponsorship Brochure

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with cutting-edge startups and gain valuable industry insights. Register for RESI Boston today and take the first step towards building the future of the life sciences industry.

Check out the RESI Boston June 2023 Featured Startups* below:

*As of April 18, 2023

By Dennis Ford, Founder and CEO of Life Science Nation, Creator of the RESI Conference Series

Life Science Nation (LSN)’s Redefining Early Stage Investment (RESI) conference stands out from the average partnering conference. LSN, from the start, wanted RESI to be a dedicated partnering-centric event.  RESI content is centered on startups and the information they need to succeed in their fundraising endeavors, comprising of investor and licensing partner panels and service provider workshops (see program guides below). There are two main parts to the equation, the 10,000+ early-stage capital investors and licensing partners in the LSN ecosystem, and the 10,000+ startups that are a fit for RESI. This includes those seeking up to 2M in seed funding, $2-10M series A funding, and $10M to 50M series B funding.

The LSN BD staff are not just selling RESI tickets or the LSN investor database but spend a lot of time assessing and making sure that RESI attendees are ready for a global fundraise and understand what it takes to go from the regional stage to the global arena. LSN really cares about the ROI for our clients. It is because of this challenge I have put a bunch of useful links and info that we send along to our RESI and Data leads so that they know what to expect when designing and launching a global roadshow.

At first glance, there are a lot of links/info, but we have found that startups who really want to understand what LSN and RESI are all about typically take the time to explore the subtlety and nuances of going from a regional to a global roadshow mindset.

• Watch the Introduction to Life Science Nation (LSN)

• Big4Bio Interview

Listen to the podcast from LSN’s CEO, Dennis Ford, about the journey and challenges life sciences entrepreneurs make when they set out to raise money, what investors care about, and what steps they can take to ensure their success best.

• New LSN Executive Summary
• It All Starts With The Story Watch the Recording (28-min)

The most successful entrepreneurs are always the best storytellers. Finding a way to formulate your company’s unique story naturally and portraying this through multiple modalities, whether it be a 1-minute elevator pitch or a 12-slide pitch deck, is one of the most effective ways to get potential investors and partners on board with your value proposition. This video will cover the importance of entrepreneurial agency, finding your voice and developing a compelling narrative for the players that will emerge along a deal chain, and language tools to refine your hook.

• Best Practices for Launching Your Startup Watch the Recording (28-min)

Launching a startup begins with commitment. Commitment to your startup initiative, your executive team, and your partners. Learn how to sustain this commitment by creating a proof of concept or prototype and create market traction initially, considerations to your corporate structure, simplifying finances in the beginning, and what tools to utilize. This video takes you through an honest look at best practices for launching a life science startup.

• RESI Program Guide

• • RESI Boston September 2022
  • RESI JPM January 2023
  • All Program Guides Webpage from past RESIs.

• The Fundraising Manifesto Download e-book, written by LSN’s CEO, Dennis Ford.
• Entrepreneurial Education Courses Download Brochure

Life Science Nation (LSN) has developed a curriculum on the fundamentals of launching a global partnering campaign. 3 different options are available for early-stage life science startups looking to improve their skill set in fundraising, business development, sales, and marketing.

• Download Tear sheet template (Word doc)

By Greg Mannix, Vice President International Business Development, General Manager Europe, LSN

Redefining Early Stage Investments (the RESI conference series) is a unique gathering. Several hundred startup companies representing cutting-edge technologies from across the verticals of the life sciences attend RESI to meet the huge turnout of investors and to learn about the services that will help them develop and grow their companies.

Visibility and brand recognition with companies that will be raising funds and initiating R&D, pre-clinical, and clinical activities soon is key to add to the leads funnel. RESI gives service providers the chance to have an exhibit table right in the middle of all the activity, as well as a presence online, in our newsletter, and in the program guide.

In addition to meeting the startups, there is the opportunity to meet some of the hundreds of investors and licensing partners that have extensive portfolios of companies in need of crucial services.

For more information, reach out to the LSN Business Development Team!

Life Science Nation Business Development Team
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By Joey Wong, Investor Research Analyst, Hong Kong BD, LSN

LSN is once again featuring The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) at the upcoming in-person RESI Boston on June 5. The IPC has been immensely popular among life science entrepreneurs and startup founders that attend RESI. The selected finalists will be grouped into sector-themed pitch sessions, and each company will have 4 minutes to present and 8 minutes for Q&A with an investor panel. The IPC offers a unique opportunity for founders and CEOs to engage directly with a panel of seasoned investors, who are specialized in the sectors that they judge for, so that the feedback and questions can be highly practical and constructive for the participants. The IPC is not only popular among startups, it is also valued by many active investors as an efficient way to engage with startups within their sector of interest. Whether you are a startup CEO or an investor, we welcome you to participate in IPC at our upcoming conference.

With two months left until RESI Boston, LSN is organizing an online workshop to help participants prepare for the IPC, ensuring that they can leverage the opportunity to the fullest extent. Please see below for the workshop schedule, and don’t forget to submit your application for the IPC before April 21, the final deadline. We highly recommend you to apply as early as possible, so you will have more time to prepare and maximize your experience. I look forward to seeing you at our webinar next week.