Bioentrepreneurship Networking
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Hosted by: Emory Innovation Center
Bioentrepreneurship Networking—
August 20 — 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. HSRB-II, 6th floor, N600: Join Emory University’s School of Medicine for its Bioentrepreneurship Networking event featuring guest speaker Angela Gill Nelms. Launching a startup from academic research is exciting, but the biggest challenges often have little to do with the science. Drawing on years of experience helping founders navigate commercialization, Angela will share seven practical lessons every academic entrepreneur should know, from validating the problem and building the right team to preparing for investors and avoiding common early-stage mistakes. This session is designed to help innovators move forward with greater confidence and fewer costly missteps. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to connect, learn, and collaborate. Food…
University Event Topic: Academics. Business. Career Development. Health. Public Health. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Medicine. Seminars & Workshops. Faculty. Graduate. Research. Science. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Building/Room: Health Sciences Research Building. Speaker/Presenter: Angela Gill Nelms
Angela Gill Nelms is the Managing Director of Biolocity, a Georgia Tech and Emory University program dedicated to accelerating the commercialization of breakthrough biomedical innovations. A biomedical engineer by training and former three-time biotech COO, she has spent her career helping innovators transform promising discoveries into companies, products, and patient impact. Today, she works at the intersection of research, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem building, helping founders na… Event Open To: All (Public). Alumni. Corporate Visitors. Donors. All Students. Emory Community. Evening MBA. Executive MBA. Faculty. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. PhD. PostDocs. School of Business Students. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Public Health Students. Staff. Seniors. Transfer Students. Emory College Students. First-Year Students. International Students. Juniors. Oxford College Students. School of Theology Students. Sophomores. Organization Member… Cost: Free. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB-II)
Room N600, 6th floor
1750 Haygood Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30307.
For more info visit med.emory.edu.