Boston Talks: Real Conversations with Life Sciences Leaders
An entry point into the Richi Lifesciences program, this free virtual series introduces life sciences entrepreneurs to the perspectives, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping Boston’s innovation ecosystem—offering early inspiration before diving into the full immersion.
Boston Talks is an inspiring series of virtual fireside chats designed for life sciences entrepreneurs. Featuring insights from top VC partners and industry experts within the world’s largest life sciences ecosystem, these sessions offer valuable guidance on starting, funding, and scaling ventures. Attendees gain a glimpse into the dynamic conversations and expertise that define the Richi Lifesciences program.
Key Investment Terms for an Early Stage Healthcare VC Round
Alternate Funding Sources, Stretching Budgets, and Other Strategies to Extend Startup Capital
Corporate strategic investors: When to Include Them and What Precautions to Take
Life Sciences Startup Valuation: What to Use it For and How to Do It
Pitch Decks for Startups: What Impresses VCs and What Turns Them Off
Passing the Boards: How to Structure and Manage Boards of Directors and Advisors, and KOL Relationships
Raising Non-Dilutive Startup Capital from Government and Family Offices
The Angel Round: How to Attract and Close a Deal with Angels, Seed Capital Funds and Other Pre-VC Capital Sources
Planning your initial VC round: What do the VCs want to see?
SPEAKERS LINEUP
Donald B. Hawthorne | President at GTM® Hawthorne, Inc.
Geoff Pardo | General Partner at Gilde Healthcare Partners
Shinichiro Fuse | Partner and Managing Director at TPG Life Sciences Innovation
Jeremy Sohn | Managing Partner at P74 Ventures
Eric Langer | President & Managing Partner BioPlan at Associates, Inc.
Joseph McKneely | Partner at WilliamsMarston LLC
Scott Rocklage | Founding Partner at 5AM Ventures
Dana Watt | Partner at Breakout Ventures
Michael Baran | Executive Director at Pfizer Ventures
Ren Roome | Partner at Boston Millenia Partners
Meg Wood | Managing Director New York Blood Center Ventures
Jenny Rooke | Manager Director at Genoa Ventures
Neil Exter | Partner at Third Rock Ventures
Henry Kay | Angel Investor at Boston Harbor Angels
Martha Farmer | Co-Founder & Board at Innoventure Labs
Ben Littauer | Angel Investor at TBD Angels
David Michael | Managing Partner at Anzu Partners
Tiger Xie | Scientific Consultant at Eva Garland Consulting
Ben Askew, Ph.D. | Partner at Xontogeny
Hirak Parikh, Ph.D. | Principal Venture Investments at J&J Innovation
Russ Wilcox | Partner at Pillar VC
Dr. Ethel Rubin | Entrepreneur in Residence at NIH SEED
Dr. Ruchi Dana | Partner and Executive Board Member at Dana Group
Paul LaViolette | Managing Partner and COO at SV Health Investors
Michael Greeley | Co-Founder and General Partner at Flare Capital Partners
Brian Goodman, Ph.D. | Principal at MPM Capital
Dr. Nandita Shangari | Managing Director at RA Capital
Lucio Ianone | Head of Venture Investments Health at Leaps by Bayer
Jessica A. Zeaske | Managing Partner at Echo Health Ventures
Dr. Jeffrey Moore | President of MP Healthcare
Terry McGuire | Co-founder and Partner of Polaris Partners
Lesley Millar - Nicholson | Executive Director Technology Licensing Office at MIT
Stay informed about upcoming sessions so you can register in advance and take part in insightful discussions with Boston’s leading voices in biotech, medtech, and digital health.