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“ The learning experience. A first hand exposure at serious efforts to bring innovation to the market. And of course, networking, networking, networking. This meeting had CEOs, professors and venture capitalists among other things, all available for questions and discussions. ”
— chris gafuik on May 16, 2008.
“ It is valuable to develop contacts in the NYC bio world. ”
— Warren Pearlson on Sep 3, 2009.
“ Join if you are interested in connecting with entrepreneurial scientists as well as learning to think like a business-person. ”
— Shannon Brightman on Sep 3, 2009.
“ Others should join this group if they want to interact with very intelligent people in biotech, research or in health care consulting. ”
— Jones Wong on Jul 29, 2009.
“ It's a great group of people. You always hear new and useful ideas, as well as hear about things people have tried that haven't worked. Basically, it is a forum where one can learn quickly by accessing the shared intelligence of the group. ”
— Sushmita Mukherjee on Jul 29, 2009.
“ The organizer is very careful in choosing the speakers. ”
— Monica on Jul 28, 2009.
“ It provides a large landscape of different thoughts and ideas that could be useful to specific individuals ”
— albert yehaskel on Jul 15, 2009.
“ To further your awarness of our industry, and build your sense of professional community. ”
— David Paré on Jul 15, 2009.
“ If you're interested in being involved in nascent bioscience in the NYC area, interacting with this group of people seems like a great way to go. ”
— Roy Buchanan on Oct 18, 2008.
“ I think this is a good group for anyone working in the biotech, biopharma, life science industries to make important connections to academia and get exposure for their companies and products in development, and especially for academic scientists interested in advancing their knowledge of how to commercialize technology. Also, it is a good networking opportunity for all. ”
— James Moe on Oct 17, 2008.
“ There are many thoughtful and well-connected business people in the meeting. For Biotech entrepreneurs this is an event you can not afford not to attend. ”
— Lihua Zheng on Sep 19, 2008.
“ It would help anybody who wants to start their own independent venture. You meet right kind of people. Good for networking. ”
— Nina H. Pipalia on Aug 19, 2008.
“ Good networking opportunities. Presenters as well as industry and academic contacts are available and approachable in social setting. I specifically had 10 interactions with 7 business cards exchanged as well as emails exchanged within 24 hours with 2 newly met contacts at this meeting. ”
— Carl on Jul 21, 2008.
“ At the first meeting that I went to, in June, I had the good fortune to meet an investment banker. This gentleman gave me some very sage business advice and financial advice about my company. Three weeks later we formally retained the services of his investment banking firm. So, at each of the two meetings that I've gone to, I've made connections that are extremely helpful to my company. ”
— Richard Carlton, M.D. on Jul 18, 2008.
“ This meeting is a great place to come and meet many different people with different backgrounds that would provide you with great oppertunity to intract with them as in a small groups and one-on-one. I highly recommend to join and make sure to coem to meetings. ”
— Mahmoud Kiaei on Jul 18, 2008.
“ It is a good place to make connections between different participants in NYC Bio research and development. ”
— Georgette on Jul 18, 2008.
“ To meet people with similar interests. And learn about new technologies, the efforts needed to finance their commercialization, and techniques used to bring new products to the marketplace. ”
— John Speiser on Jul 17, 2008.
“ The group was nice. Seemed to be an interesting group. ”
— Elan Gavish on Jun 13, 2008.
“ To learn more about the Biotechnology industry in NY ”
— Kian Messkoub on Jun 13, 2008.
“ NYC needs to build an active entrepreneurial community in tech areas to capitalize on the brain-trust and business resources of the area. ”
— Bob Tillman on Jun 12, 2008.
“ Why doesn't the NYC region have a booming biotech cluster? The NYC Bio Team feels it should and we do everything we can to help it grow! From our Meetups, showcasing regional entrepreneurs, to networking and educational activities, our goal is to bring together the people who make biotech happen. Come to our Meetup to pitch your company; find a company to fund; get a first-hand taste of startups; or simply get together with fellow entrepreneurs. This is a place for ideas, connections and relationships to flow straight into your next company or investment play. ”
— John Wilson on Jun 7, 2008.
“ To grow their network. PhD and postdoc students sometime tend to get isolated, and find themselves helpless while developing their business as an entrepeneur down the road. This kind of event definitely helps them to grow and enrich the community. ”
— Kaushal Shah on Nov 7, 2008.