Big Easy Ideas' final episode of #BioTech is here! And we want to take a moment to thank our partners, Tulane University Innovation Institute, for presenting this season, highlighting the latest advancements and entrepreneurial journeys in BioTech, and showcasing how local innovation can drive global impact.

This final episode features a session on the BioTech revolution and entrepreneurship, recorded during NOEW 2021. You will hear Walter Isaacson, renowned author of Steve Jobs & Elon Musk; Leonard Lauder, American philanthropist; and Dr. Eldora L. Ellison, expert in intellectual property law known for defending patents for groundbreaking technologies like CRISPR gene editing.

Tune in for a compelling discussion on monetizing inventions, protecting intellectual property, and more.

How do investment firms decide who to give their funds to? What is unique about BioTech and healthcare investing, and what does a BioTech startup need to know to raise money? This panel features investment experts who will answer these questions and more, from places like New Orleans and other innovation hubs beyond the East and West Coasts.

This season is brought to you by our partners at the Tulane University Innovation Institute!

The Tulane University Innovation Institute is committed to helping students, faculty, and community innovators develop their ideas, launch startups, and attract the resources to fuel innovation in the Gulf South and strengthen the area's economy. From educational webinars and mentorship, to pitch competitions and funding opportunities, the Tulane Innovation Institute supports entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

And they are not just about local impact. They are dedicated to advancing discoveries in the local bio-innovation community, making a broader impact globally by supporting researchers and inventors in navigating the process of developing ideas and bringing new products to market. For more information, please visit the Tulane Innovation Institute’s website at innovation.tulane.edu.

Speakers:

• James Barlia, Vice President, Revolution
• Paul Eisenberg, Venture Partner, Apple Tree Partners
• Aimee Quirk, CEO, Ochsner Ventures

In order for technologies to make it from the bench to the bedside, they often need to be developed in a university startup. In this panel, we will hear from four scientific innovators who made the leap into the startup world to bring their discoveries from the lab to the market, learn about their journey, and tips to avoid failure before your innovation gets out into the world.

This season is brought to you by our partners at the Tulane University Innovation Institute!

The Tulane University Innovation Institute is committed to helping students, faculty, and community innovators develop their ideas, launch startups, and attract the resources to fuel innovation in the Gulf South and strengthen the area's economy. From educational webinars and mentorship, to pitch competitions and funding opportunities, the Tulane Innovation Institute supports entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

And they are not just about local impact. They are dedicated to advancing discoveries in the local bio-innovation community, making a broader impact globally by supporting researchers and inventors in navigating the process of developing ideas and bringing new products to market. For more information, please visit the Tulane Innovation Institute’s website at innovation.tulane.edu.

Speakers:

• Kornelius Bankston, Managing Partner, TECHPLUG
• Lowry Curley, Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, AxoSim
• Sunyoung Kim, Chief Executive Officer, Chosen Diagnostics
• Nicholas Pashos, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, BioAesthetics
• Chad J. Roy, Associate Dean for Research & Professor, Tulane University School of Medicine