Logo for LaunchBio Program: Founders CircleLogo for LaunchBio Program: Founders Circle

A peer advisory forum for life science startup founders and C-level executives

  • August 20, 2024
  • 3:30-5:00pm
Genesis Del Mar, Large Classroom

Smart Money

Navigating Financial Strategies for Growth

Program

Are you an Entrepreneur? Join us for a rapid-fire hour full of facts designed to provide life science entrepreneurs with key takeaways on strategic financial management to fuel company growth. This session will provide practical strategies and lessons learned to streamline operations and conserve capital to set your start-up company up for success.

Stick around afterward and unwind at LaunchBio’s Summer Social immediately following the discussion.

Entrepreneurs attending the Founders Circle program will automatically receive free admission to the Summer Social event.

Agenda

3:30 – 4:00pm Registration and Networking

4:00 – 5:00pm Presentation and Discussion

5:00 – 7:00pm Summer Social


KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Make informed decisions and boost investor confidence through the latest accounting standards
  • Conserve cash by leveraging capital equipment leasing
  • Right-size your lab space for growth and negotiate smart lease terms
  • Control spending and ensure compliance through efficient procurement practices

 

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and apply financial strategies that will empower your life science start-up to thrive. Space is limited, so apply now and take your business to the next level!

PANEL

  • Kelsey Haley, MA, Regional Director, CSC Leasing

    Kelsey Haley - Director, CSC Leasing

    Kelsey Haley is the Regional Director for CSC Leasing for the Southwest and supports early-stage companies and beyond with financing solutions. Kelsey serves as an Advisory Council Member for Beam Founders Angel Network, an investment organization focused on women-founded companies. Additionally, Kelsey is a Limited Partner in The Fund, a first of its kind venture fund created and fueled by its members that invests in early stage technology companies. Kelsey has an extensive background in sales as well as non-profit organizations.

  • Tom Fagley, Partner, Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP

    Tom Fagley, CPA - Partner, EisnerAmper

    Tom is a Partner and National Biotech Sector Leader, within the firm’s Technology and Life Sciences Group. A three decade industry veteran with 22 years in public accounting and 6 years in private practice, Tom has vast experience in assisting both public and private companies with a focus on the Life Sciences industry. He has also worked closely with biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, contract research organizations, software, professional services, distribution, and venture capital funds.

  • Grant Schoneman LaunchBio

    Grant Schoneman, Executive Managing Director, Life Sciences Group, JLL

    As an Executive Managing Director with JLL’s San Diego office, Grant Schoneman focuses on lease and sales transactions with a concentration in the life sciences sector. Since 2007, he has actively worked with some of San Diego’s strongest biotechnology tenants and landlords. Grant’s intimate knowledge of the San Diego life sciences community and his attention to detail give him key insight into market trends that enable him to provide valuable guidance to his clients.

  • Jeff Arnold BioProcure

    Jeff Arnold, Business Development Executive, Prendio and BioProcure

    Jeff is the Business Development Executive for Prendio and BioProcure, leading client acquisition efforts in the Central and Southeast regions. Prendio and BioProcure specialize in streamlining procurement processes for early- and mid-stage biotech companies through their software and service platforms by lowering costs and reducing time spent on administrative tasks. He has vast experience in sales within the life sciences industry with previous tenures at Baxter and Becton Dickinson.

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