NY TECH WEEK 2025

During New York Tech Week 2025, we hosted two collaborative events at the intersection of biotech, healthtech, med device, and life sciences innovation.  We brought together early-stage startups, investors, pharma, and ecosystem leaders for a welcome reception and panel on medicine affordability, followed by a flagship biotech breakfast with Phase Capital.  

Day 1: Panel Discussion & Happy Hour  

5:30 PM – Check-in & Welcome Reception 

5:45 PM – Opening Remarks 

6:00 PM – Panel Discussion + Audience Q&A 

6:45 PM – Networking & Light Refreshments 

7:30 PM – Event Wrap-Up  

💬 Panelists:   

- Susan Rosenthal, Vice President at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network New York 

- Bradford Ship, Managing Director at Bluestar BioAdvisors, LLC  

- Gunnar Esiason, Sr. Director of Patient Engagement at Raven (RA Ventures), RA Capital Management's healthcare incubator. 

- Sara Nayeem, Executive Vice President of Investments at Enavate Sciences.

Expertly moderated by Jessica Sagers, PhD from Deerfield Management.

Day 2: Biotech Breakfast & Office Hours  

8:00 AM – Networking over Coffee & Light Breakfast 

8:30 AM – Welcome Remarks 

9:30 AM – Office Hours & Informal Conversations