The Roundup – January 19, 2023

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January 19, 2023
Only 1 Month Away: BIO CEO & Investor Conference
Now in it’s 25th year, the BIO CEO and Investor Conference has offered issue-oriented plenary sessions, educational sessions focused on hot therapeutic areas and key business issues, company presentations, one-on-one meetings, and networking opportunities. This in-person and virtual event will provide 4 days (Feb 6-9) of BIO One-on-One Partnering access and 3 days of educational sessions with expert speakers and featured networking sessions for company presentations. Register here.

Start-Up Stadium at the BIO International Convention: Applications open Jan 24
Start-Up Stadium is designed to provide start-up companies with the opportunity to engage key members of the investment community, venture philanthropy groups, strategic partners, and non-dilutive capital at the world’s largest biotechnology partnering event. The deadline to apply to BIO 2023’s Start-Up Stadium is February 15, 2023. There is no cost to apply and selected finalists receive a steep discount to present in front of BIO’s esteemed panel of judges in Boston for the BIO International Convention (June 5-8).
New Haven makes NYT global ‘Places to Go’ list

Along with London, Istanbul and Madrid, New Haven made the New York Times’ list of 52 Places to Go for 2023. To read the full article in the New Haven Biz click here. It is wonderful to see such recognition of growth in New Haven! Click here for the mention in the New York Times.
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Collaborative Connecticut 2023 Kick-Off 

Today, January 19, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

All members of the innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem are welcome. Please join us! Stop by Connecticut Innovations any time between 4:30 – 6:30pm for good conversation, and food/drink sponsored by CI and Yale Ventures.

MAPS Impacting Careers: The Value of Mentorship – Hosted by WIB 

Wednesday, January 25, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

January is National Mentoring Month and WIB-National’s Mentorship, Advisors, Peers, and Sponsorship (MAPS) Committee is bringing together three successful leaders at varying stages of their careers to share their mentorship experiences. They’ll discuss finding and…

Uncertainty Is Certain In 2023 – Hosted by Marcum 

Wednesday, January 25, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

In a year where the only certainty is uncertainty, what does 2023 hold in store for your business? Our knowledgeable panelists share their insights and observations to assist you and your business when planning for the new year. Topics to be discussed include…

Work-life Jenga: How to Make the Best Out of Every Moment – Hosted by WEST

Wednesday, January 25, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This workshop is inspired by an article written by social justice advocate Stacey Abrams. She reflects on what it takes to fit in all the pieces of our lives without feeling like we’ll topple over from the effort of trying to balance everything. Abrams “rejects” the idea of…

Investment Through the Eyes of an Entrepreneur Turned Venture Capitalist – Hosted by UConn TCS 

Thursday, January 26, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for the next installment in the TCS Venture Series. This presentation will discuss how early stage VC’s make decisions on investing and the tips, tricks and strategies to close. Speaker Caleb Bell is a seasoned Entrepreneur, Executive, Director, and Investor…