CHAIR
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SPEAKER
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Robert Crane, MBA, Chief Financial Officer , Predictive Biosciences, Inc.
Amir Nashat, Principal , Polaris Venture Partners
Bijan Salehizadeh, MD, Partner , Highland Capital Partners Inc.
Description
As the biotechnology industry matures, it has become possible to outsource nearly every aspect of a biotechnology company to an increasingly capable service sector. Many start-ups can significantly increase their value with very lean staffs. This panel will discuss the strategic decisions that virtual biotech companies make to add value and mitigate risks.
Objective1: Prepare for the main risks and challenges presented by emerging markets.
Objective2: Understand actionable best practices and insights to help build organizational capabilities and improve deal processes.
Objective3: Learn from other industries what contributes to success and failure in emerging markets transactions.