Bio-Entrepreneurs
Welcome! This segment is for those interested in the translation of medical/life science research into applied products, the commercialization of technologies, and the development of early stage companies… it is for Bio-Entrepreneurs.
Stanford-WSGR Summer Program on Bio-Entrepreneurship 2008
This 3-part seminar series was developed in collaboration by the School of Medicine Career Center and the law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, to provide insights into the most important aspects of technology company formation and development.
| Session 1: A Company is Born: Cytokinetics Case Study |
| James Sabry, M.D., Ph.D., Founder and Chairman, Cytokinetics, Inc. and Michael O'Donnell, J.D., Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati |
 Video Interview Video Seminar |
| Session 2: Bio-Entrepreneurship: How the Pieces Fit Together |
| Ian Edvalson, J.D., Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Michael O'Donnell, J.D., Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati |
Video Interview Video Seminar  PowerPoint Presentation |
| Session 3: Life (Science) Happens in Stages: How to Plan for the Future Funding of a New Biotechnology Company |
| Vern Norviel, J.D., Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and Michael O'Donnell, J.D., Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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| Video Interview Video Seminar PowerPoint Presentation |
Got an idea for a company or wondering about the patent process? Stanford is renowned for innovation, and consistently ranks near the top when it comes to company spin-outs and technology commercialization activity.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to schedule for a consultation surrounding your bio-entrepreneurship interests and ideas.
Email: somcareers@stanford.edu
Phone: (650)725-7687
Bio-Entrepreneurship Educators
We are pleased to be working closely with the ‘National Bio-Entrepreneurship Education Consortium’ to ensure that the full spectrum of stakeholders from across the country - including research universities, investors, and business and legal professionals – can conveniently share and exchange resources and information. Here is a list of participating NCBE members across sectors and regions, with links to their sites:
- Academe:
Creighton
University of Colorado Health Sciences - Business:
Covidien
Amgen - Investment
Lumira Capital
Panorama Capital - Legal
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Foley and Lardner
- A list of programs and contact information for program directors (coming soon)
- Syllabi, learning objectives, files, grad student clubs and events (coming soon)
Associations, Societies & Groups
Bay Bio Institute - Network for Entrepreneurial Strategies & Tactics (NEST)
http://www.baybio.org/institute/wt/page/index
FountainBlue
https://www.bigtent.com/groups/fountainblue
Society of Physician Entrepreneurs
http://entrinet.com/ENTRIpreneurs2.aspx
Society for Entrepreneurship in Latin America
http://sela.stanford.edu/index.html
National Bio-Entrepreneurship Education Consortium
'Linked-In' serves as host for this group. To join, simply establish a linked-in account here: http://www.linkedin.com/
Stanford Bio-Entrepreneurs
A listserv for Stanford bio-entrepreneurs to connect with one another and exchange ideas, information, and interests:
bioentrepreneurs@lists.stanford.edu.
To subscribe click on the subscribers page and complete the online form.
Useful Links
Venture Quest - on-line technology/market assessment tools for inventors and investors
http://venturequestltd.com/tools.html
Additional Stanford Resources
Here are some additional resources and programs across campus that help support such activity:
Office of Technology Licensing
Technology Ventures Program
Coaches on Call
Biodesign Program
