Forward BIOLABS

Menomonie is joining the WiSys VentureHome network! Join us on March 25th to celebrate the launch with our Menomonie partners - Office on Main (ashley asher) and University of Wisconsin-Stout! Thank you to all the statewide VentureHome supporters: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation | Universities of Wisconsin | Forward BIOLABS | Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) | Wisconsin Technology Council | Winnow Fund | StartingBlock Madison, Inc. Menomonie joins a stellar group of VentureHome communities and partners across the state: The Coven Eau Claire | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | University of Wisconsin-Superior | The development association | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Greater Green Bay Chamber Economic Development | University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh | The Venture Project | The Huff Family Innovation Center |

? We are so proud of you!! ? Dr. Guelay Bilen-Rosas, founder of AyrFlo Innovation Labs, Inc., knows the challenge of fundraising firsthand. “It is very difficult to raise #funding; it’s the hardest thing anybody will do. I don’t necessarily believe that it was because of my gender, but it certainly is different?because?of my #gender,” explains Dr. Bilen-Rosas. Dr. Bilen-Rosas notes that she gets different questions than male #founders when pitching potential funders. The questions she receives are more prevention-oriented, meaning they have an undertone of doubt or question the #science and #theory of her #technology as well as her capability to lead a #startup. In contrast, promotion-oriented questions focus on the founder’s hopes and #achievements. “Women are asked more prevention questions than their male counterparts, who get asked promotion questions during pitches,” says Dr. Bilen-Rosas. “That is just our reality. It only makes me stronger, and it self-selects people, such as #investors and other leaders, who are a good fit for me as a #woman-founded and woman-led startup.” Dr. Bilen-Rosas has raised about ?? $1.4 million for her #respiratory monitoring sensor to date, which has primarily come through #angelinvesting. (Typically angel investors invest in a startup’s early stages and are less involved in operations; #venturecapitalists usually invest in later stages and often take an active role in the company’s operations.) She is just about to begin her first #VC-led investment raise for her seed round and knows it will be difficult, yet isn’t giving up hope to find the right #investment partners. ?? Excerpted from the recent BRAVA Magazine by Amanda Wegner, MBA ??? Read more of this article and more of our members' news at https://lnkd.in/gW4u3_Ga

"For today’s early-stage #biotech companies, access to affordable #labspace is often a make-or-break factor. Madison’s Forward BIOLABS, led by Jessica Martin Eckerly, has been instrumental in providing #coworking lab spaces that allow #startups to focus on innovation without the burden of high ?? overhead costs. Forward BIOLABS is where Elephas, founded by Maneesh Arora, got their start before they graduated to a full facility of their own. This model not only nurtures young companies but also fosters a #collaborative environment where entrepreneurs can share ideas and resources." Read more at https://lnkd.in/gHaRFmWY

?? About Elephas: Take a moment and google "animals that don't get cancer." Near the top of the short list is the largest land mammal, the ?? #elephant. The genus of the Indian elephant is #elephas, and so a company with an ambitious mission was born. The founders have a vision of improving #cancer care and providing hope for patients around the world. Around them has gathered a team of top professionals who share the same dedication and passion towards achieving that goal.

We had a blast with Promega Corporation 's Aric Morgan, Allison Gregory Boltauzer and Dale Kelly for a new ?? Coffee + Convo series this morning! We had great technical and scientific conversations mixed in the casual networking and Greenbush Bakery Inc ?? donuts! Thank you! ?? We love bringing in our sponsors for face-to-face time and knowledge sharing.

Axio BioPharma is hiring a Business Development Manager with Biologics CDMO sales experience. If you have a strong network in biopharma and experience in antibody production and manufacturing services, reach out or apply today! #Hiring #Biologics #CDMO #Biopharma

At the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Feb. 7, a panel of #entrepreneurs, university leaders and business experts made a case for why #founders – the individuals who create and build companies — must be the focus of University of Wisconsin-Madison’s evolving approach to entrepreneurship. The discussion, led by Professor Jon Eckhardt, special advisor to the chancellor for #entrepreneurship, outlined a new vision for how UW–Madison can better support #students, #faculty, and #alumni in launching businesses — and why that shift is critical for Wisconsin’s #economy. ------------------------ ??------------------------ Jessica Martin Eckerly, CEO and co-founder of Forward BIOLABS, a #Midwest co-working life science lab for early-stage #startup companies, noted that one of the concepts highlighted in UW–Madison’s entrepreneurship report was expanding programming around entrepreneurship for students, building on UW–Madison’s strengths in #education and #talent. “How many more students do we have born in #Wisconsin that if we expose them more to #business concepts, to the vernacular around #termsheets and raising #capital, how many more would take the step into entrepreneurship?” she mused. Erik Iverson, Kieran Furlong, Wes Schroll ?? Read more at https://lnkd.in/gk6SJz7K

Great first day at the BIO CEO & Investor Conference representing Axio BioPharma! Exciting discussions on the future of biopharma and connecting with industry leaders. Right now at the fireside chat with Nauman Shah, MBA, Global Head of Business Development at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, moderated by Drew Armstrong from Endpoints News. I’m looking forward to their insights on biopharma industry. Excited for what’s ahead! #BIOCEO #Biopharma #DrugDevelopment #AxioBioPharma

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