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?? Happy Friday, biotech founders! ???? ?? Alright, it's time to kick off the weekend with some real talk. We've got a fresh poll lined up, and we want your take on the hottest topics in biotech, innovation, and growth. ?? Your insights aren't just wanted—they're what keep this community pushing boundaries. Let's see what you've got! ?? Cast your vote, drop your thoughts, and let's make some noise in biotech. No holding back. ???? ?? Poll below ?? Let us know why you chose your answer—get loud in the comments! ???? #BiotechFounders ?? #BiotechCommunity ?? #InnovationWeekend ?? #FoundersInBiotech ?? #InvestInBiotech ??

?? The BioTech Founders & Coffee Event ? Are you building a disruptive biotech? Join us for the next Founders & Coffee meetup! ?? Event Details: ??? Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 ? Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM ?? Location: Center for Novel Therapeutics ?? Address: 9310 Athena Circle, La Jolla, CA, US ?? Special thanks to our sponsors: BioMed Realty Cooley LLP ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gnJj__Pj

?? Exciting news from Cytodyme, a HomeLab portfolio company! They’ve been honored as recipients of the Daniel Reed Memorial Life Sciences Catalyst Fund. ?? We’re proud to see their work accelerating cell and gene therapies recognized. Huge thanks to the Reed Family, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and the Sullivan Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation for supporting this mission. ?? #Innovation #LifeSciences #HomeOfBiotech #UCSD

? A Huge Thank You to Zachary Myers from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati for generously sharing his expertise with us! ?? ?? 4 Must-Know Tips for Biotech Founders! ???? 1?? Pick the Right Entity: C-Corps = investor-friendly & scalable. Don’t let structure slow you down! ????? 2?? Liquidation Preferences: Investors get paid first during exits—know the terms! ???? 3?? SAFE vs. Convertible Notes: Keep it simple with SAFEs or dive into debt-based convertible notes. Your call! ???? 4?? Founder Vesting: Protect your equity AND investor confidence. Align for the long game! ????? Biotech is complex, but the right strategy makes all the difference. ?? Which of these surprised you the most? Share your thoughts below! ???? #BiotechFounders #StartupTips #Fundraising101 #Biotech #Innovation #HomeLab #SupportStartups #SanDiego

?? Calling all #BioTech Founders! ???? Get ready for an inspiring morning of connection and innovation at our next BioTech Founders & Coffee meetup! ?? ?? When: Wednesday, December 4th ?? Where: HomeLab at UC San Diego Whether you're scaling your first startup, dreaming up the next big breakthrough, or just want to meet other driven minds in biotech, this event is for you! ?? Come share ideas, get feedback, and find the partners who can help you make your vision a reality. ???? Join us and be part of the growing community of founders shaping the future of biotech. Let's build the future together. ?????? #BioTech #Founders #Entrepreneurship #Networking #UCSD #Innovation #LifeSciences

?? Calling all #BioTech Founders! ?? Join us for the next BioTech Founders & Coffee meetup! ?? Connect with fellow innovators and share insights over coffee at HomeLab, UCSD. ?? Date: Wednesday, November 6th ? Time: 8:30 am ?? Location: HomeLab at UCSD, 9310 Athena Circle, Ste 100, La Jolla, CA #founders #entrepreneurship #networking #UCSD

? This past week was electric for HomeLab? at UC San Diego at Startup San Diego Week! ? ?From groundbreaking pitches to transformative conversations, HomeLab? at UC San Diego came through, championing our founders and their biotech innovations. We were thrilled to support and send our incredible founders, showcasing the powerful blend of academia and industry driving change in San Diego. ? Special shoutout to two of our UC San Diego Foundry Fellows who represented us at the Lightweight Intercollegiate Pitch Competition: Sinan G?lhan, Founder & CEO of GolTech?? Dennis White, Co-Founder & CEO of Cytodyme Proud to be part of this inspiring journey! #Biotech #Innovation #HomeLab #SupportStartups #SanDiego

Join us tomorrow with Swiss American Chamber of Commerce Southern California for an exciting evening with pitches, panels and drinks! #homeofbiotech #ucsd #biotech

?? Ready to dive into the future of antibody drug discovery? Join us and ACROBiosystems for the exclusive ACROConnect Workshop in San Diego! ?? ?? Don’t miss out on this powerful opportunity to fuel your knowledge and network with top innovators. Apply now through the link below!?? (or directly here: https://lnkd.in/gQfy_Hhf) #Biotech #AntibodyDiscovery #Innovation #Networking #ACROConnect

Calling all #BioTech Founders! Join us on Wednesday November 6th for our next edition of the BioTech Founders & Coffee meetup! ? #founders #entrepreneurship #networking #UCSD