Fireside Chat: Igniting your entrepreneurial spirit in the MedTech Industry

Dr. Chris Yoo and Dr. Anu Sreedhar share their entrepreneurial journeys in the MedTech ecosystem and discuss best practices and resources

September 8, 2022 4:00 pm - September 8, 2022 5:00 pm
850 PBC: 850 North 5th Street Phoenix, AZ 85004

Join Tracy Lea, Director of Venture Development for the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute as she moderates a fireside chat with Chris Yoo and Dr. Anu Sreedhar. Tune in as Chris and Anu talk about their own entrepreneurial journeys in the MedTech and Health Care Industry, sharing lessons learned, the best resources for entrepreneurs and offer great advice on developing networks in this ever-growing innovative industry.

Chris Yoo, Ph.D is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, educator, and developer of new value creation in the Healthcare & Life Sciences industry. Chris is passionate about seeing great research innovations quickly become fundamental improvements to how we understand health and treat disease. With a deep understanding of disruptive technologies (specifically in biomedical and information-based technologies), Chris excels at developing strategic ventures that bring immense value to the overall improvement of the human condition. Chris has worked for large technology companies, founded several startups, and published important research findings in respected scientific journals, all in the pursuit of the application of innovative solutions for the Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry.

Dr. Yoo obtained his Ph.D. in Molecular Cell Biology from Yale University School of Medicine.

Anu Sreedhar,. Ph.D leads the Office of Entrepreneurship for the Mayo Clinic, Arizona. She is responsible for developing and delivering education around the Lean Startup Methodology for Health and Life Sciences, through workshops, graduate level courses, as well as networking opportunities, pitch competitions, and application support.

Dr. Sreedhar obtained her PhD in Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience from LSU Health Science Center Shreveport, LA, and has a decade-long research experience in Oncology and Metabolomics. Before joining the OE, she worked at an anti-aging startup company in Alabama.

This session will take place at 850PBC for in-person attendees and will be offered by Zoom as well.

Direct Zoom link to join: https://asu.zoom.us/j/88581618136?from=addon

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