Building a strong network for life science innovators
Built to Scale
Building a Strong “People” Foundation for Your Life Science Startup
Program
Join LaunchBio in RTP for practical insights and relaxed networking designed for biotech entrepreneurs and early-stage teams. Sign up for one of the “Building a Strong People Foundation” mini sessions and take advantage of expert advice at our HR + Benefits Bar, where OneDigital specialists will be on hand to answer your biggest people and policy questions.
Enjoy a delicious meal from the Bulgogi Food Truck and cold craft beer on tap from Flying Bull Beer Company.
Come for the knowledge, stay for the community.
DETAILS
Agenda
4:00 – 4:15 PM Registration + Networking
4:00 – 7:00 PM Ongoing networking with dinner and beer on tap and “HR + Benefits Bar”
- 4:30 – 5:15 PM Mini Session #1
- 5:30 – 6:15 PM Mini Session #2
Mini Sessions
You’ve launched your life science startup—now it’s time to build the team that will bring your vision to life. This 12-person interactive session offers a practical overview of what it takes to establish a strong HR foundation from day one. Learn how to navigate hiring, compensation, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while shaping a culture that attracts and retains top talent. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or laying the groundwork for future growth, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to support a thriving, people-centered company.
Sessions will take place in a private but relaxed setting in an adjacent conference room. To join a session, simply please sign up at the registration table upon arrival at the event.
Session Presenter: Erin Daruszka
HR + Benefits Bar
OneDigital will be available to answer your burning questions in a laid-back, ‘ask me anything’ style. Founders can drop by to ask about hiring, benefits, compliance, and more.
Presenter
Erin Daruszka, Senior HR Consultant, Leadership Coach, & Facilitator, OneDigital
Erin has over 20 years of HR experience, helping managers and leaders of small businesses and start-ups succeed. Erin has spent the majority of her career working with and for start-ups and has also worked in-house for a multi-state retailer and a global law firm. The last four years, through OneDigital, she has concentrated on working as a Head of People with VC backed, Life Science startups – from pre-seed to Series B. In addition to her HR Consulting expertise, she is also a certified coach and trainer who supports clients as an executive and leadership coach and facilitates the OneDigital Client Management Training program.