LUNCH AND LEARN: JP MORGAN HEALTH CONFERENCE WEEK

Speaker Description

We are fortunate to have Linda Liu as an advisor to our founders. Linda is a passionate entrepreneur, biotech veteran, and venture capitalist with 20+ years of industry experience in business strategy, fundraising, technology assessment, product development, and operations. She co-founded Apton Biosystems (acquired by Pacific Biosciences) and built it from scratch into a blue-chip VC-backed company. Linda brings a rare dual perspective—understanding what founders truly need while evaluating opportunities with the rigor of an investor focused on long-term value creation.

Session Overview

JPM Healthcare Week is the Super Bowl of biotech fundraising. Every January, tens of thousands of investors, pharma BD teams, senior executives, and founders from around the world pack into downtown San Francisco to meet, pitch, and build the relationships that drive deals for the rest of the year. For startups, it’s the single best chance to get in front of dozens of VCs and strategic partners in just a few days. Beyond the main conference, the surrounding hotel lobbies, partner events, and private meetings create a nonstop networking environment where new partnerships form, term sheets get discussed, and breakthrough ideas find funding. This session will equip early-stage founders with practical, insider strategies to maximize their fundraising and networking opportunities during JPM.

Key Takeaways:

Preparing for JPM

Crafting a High-Impact JPM Pitch

Targeting the Right Investors & Partners

Mastering JPM Networking

Running an Efficient JPM Schedule

Following Up for Result

Standing Out in a Crowded Week

Who Should Attend

Early-stage life sciences founders (pre-seed to Series B)

Entrepreneurs preparing for JPM or major industry conferences

Founders seeking strategic partnerships or investment

Anyone wanting to understand the current biotech investment landscape