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