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Building a strong network for life science innovators

  • July 31, 2025
  • 4-7pm PT
BioLabs in BioVista, San Diego

Backing Breakthroughs

The Evolution of Angel Investing in Life Sciences

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Program

Join LaunchBio for its next Larger Than Life Science event on July 31. An in-depth panel discussion will focus on angel investors and their critical role in funding early-stage life science startups. Speakers will explore how angel investment groups have evolved over the years, from informal networks to sophisticated organizations with defined investment theses, strategic syndication practices, and growing influence in the life sciences startup ecosystem.

Free to attend. Space is limited—register today!


AGENDA:

  • 4:00 – 4:30pm:  Registration & Networking
  • 4:30 – 5:30pm:  Panel Discussion + Audience Q&A
  • 5:30 – 6:00pm:  Tours of BioLabs
  • 5:30 – 7:00pm:  Happy hour and hors d’oeuvres at California English

Panel

What we’ll cover:

  • How today’s angel groups evaluate opportunities in biotech, medtech, and diagnostics
  • Typical check sizes and what angels expect in return
  • The process of engaging with angel investors and what diligence looks like
  • How angel groups syndicate with other angels and VC firms to fill a round
  • What founders need to know to get on their radar—and stay there

 

Whether you’re actively raising capital or want to better understand the early-stage funding landscape, this is a conversation for you.

Enjoy happy hour and heavy appetizers by California English, courtesy of Longfellow.

Come for the knowledge, stay for the community.

SPEAKErS

  • Abubakar Jalloh, Site Head, BioLabs San Diego

    Abubakar Jalloh, PhD, Site Head, BioLabs San Diego

    Abubakar Jalloh is the Site Head of BioLabs San Diego, where he oversees daily business operations and strategic initiatives. Abu brings interdisciplinary scientific training, consulting experience, and biotech startup expertise in discovery and process development. He fosters a collaborative environment for startups and facilitates partnerships within the San Diego innovation ecosystem.

     

    Before BioLabs, Abu held leadership roles in corporate development at Scripps Research, where he matched faculty to funders and launched the Scripps Research Technology Summit.

  • Peter Socarras, JD, President, Life Science Angels

    Peter Socarras, JD, President, Life Science Angels

    Peter Socarras is the President and Board Director of Life Science Angels (“LSA”).  LSA is a 100+ angel network focused on investing in life science startups across all life science verticals.  Through his career, Peter has played various roles as an executive, attorney, and engineer.  Most recently, Peter was the General Counsel of Nevro Corp., prior to its acquisition by Globus Medical.  Peter joined Nevro while it was a Series B startup, and was a leader in the organization through multiple venture raises, IPO, and ultimate acquisition.  Peter specializes in corporate, IP, and capitalization strategy.

  • Ashok Kamal, MBA, Executive Director, NuFund Venture Group

    Ashok Kamal, MBA, Executive Director, NuFund Venture Group

    Ashok Kamal is Executive Director of NuFund Venture Group, which is one of the largest and most active Venture Group in the country. As an angel investor, Ashok has invested in a diverse portfolio of companies, including Outsite.co, Grove Collaborative, Mercato, Winnie, Zigazoo and Fabric8 Labs. He writes about his experience in the blog, Strong Stomach for Chaos.

     

    Ashok’s career as a social entrepreneur includes co-founding companies in green business, online education and crowdfunding and he has experienced bootstrapping to profitability, raising venture capital and completing an acquisition.

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