This webinar introduces life science and healthcare SMES and innovators to some of the key factors to consider when approaching private investors for funding.
Alongside speakers from BioCity and the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network, the webinar will cover:
-What investors are looking for
-Why startups fail
-Finding product-market fit
-Telling the story
Plus there will be the opportunity to ask questions directly to the presenters.
DURATION: 1 hour
Speakers:
Aisha Ajij, Project Support and Industry Liaison Officer, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
Aisha has worked at the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN) since 2014. She has experience in working with innovators from industry, NHS and academia. She works with companies helping them to navigate the NHS marketplace and provides advice, support and signposting to help them to develop their offer. Aisha organises and supports a number of consultation sessions on behalf of the EMAHSN. She is passionate about making innovations more accessible for patients and clinicians.
Dr Ayokunmi Ajetunmobi, Venture Development Manager, BioCity Group
Helps entrepreneurs build breakthrough life science and healthcare ventures. Currently leading venture development activities at BioCity Group. Provide scientific, entrepreneurial, and business development expertise for the creation of venture-backed companies solving global challenges in health and the environment. Previous experience in a venture-backed biotech startup enabling therapeutic applications of genome editing.
