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10.21.25
East Coast NextGen VC Forum 2025
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premiere event for mid-level venture capital associates to expand their skills and expertise while growing their network. Attendees benefit from curated education sessions from industry leaders to supplement existing expertise. Networking is essential in sourcing deals and one of the primary roles for associates, we’ve built it into the program for participants to be able to walk away with new life science and biotech contacts. The half-day forum created with Wilson Sonsini includes a networking lunch, three one-hour sessions, and a happy hour.
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8.21.25
Stella Masterclass - From Idea to Asset: Mastering IP Due Diligence Across the Startup Journey
Join us for our August 2025 Stella Masterclass where the Stella Community gains access to key insights and expertise from industry professionals including corporate partners, investors, founders, service providers and more! In this session, hear from firm associate Alicia Umpierre as she presents, Idea to Asset: Mastering IP Due Diligence Across the Startup Journey.
Affiliated Programs
5.06.25
West Coast NextGen VC Forum
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premier event for venture capital professionals to deepen their knowledge of the life science and biotech sectors while building meaningful connections across the industry. The forum features expert led sessions that offer practical insights into evaluating, supporting, and scaling science-backed startups. Networking is built into the program to help participants expand their reach and grow their networks. Co-created with LaunchBio, the half-day forum includes a networking lunch, three interactive one-hour sessions, and a closing happy hour.
Speaking Engagements
7.30.24
Biocom California IP Committee Meeting
Please join us on July 30th at 2:00pm PT for our next IP & Patent Law Committee Meeting. We will be joined by a guest speaker, Alicia Umpierre, Ph.D., of Wilson Sonsini. During the meeting, Dr. Umpierre will give a presentation on terminal disclaimers, which will cover an introduction of the concept, the recent USPTO proposed rule, and considerations for changes in practice.