Come for the people and programs. Stay for a beer. Leave with your next big breakthrough.
Larger Than Life Science is a free monthly event series open to everyone interested in building a strong support network for North Carolina’s life science and healthcare innovators.
Larger Than Life Science is held in the atrium level of the newly renovated Chesterfield Building in downtown Durham from 4-7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Join us for an evening of unconventional conversation!
This month’s theme: 10,000-Foot View
This month we’re taking a look at the impact of innovation. Meet the newest residents at BioLabs NC. Explore the state of entrepreneurship and the outlook for North Carolinians. Unlock your winning combination of talent and leadership. Discover the latest in drone technology.
PANEL
4:15 – 5:15pm
Inside BioLabs: What’s Up in the Lab
BioLabs NC’s co-working lab provides a unique place to test, develop and grow game-changing ideas. And some of the area’s most promising early stage life science startups are taking full advantage. Join Ed Field, President of BioLabs NC, as he facilitates a panel discussion with leaders of the lab’s newest resident companies. Learn what these early stage companies are working on, their big, audacious goals and why they chose BioLabs NC.
FIRESIDE CHAT
5:00-5:45pm
The State of Startups: Ambition & Entrepreneurship
As the President and CEO of NC IDEA Foundation, Thom Ruhe has a unique view of the state of entrepreneurship in North Carolina. He travels from the mountains to the coast meeting ambitious founders of startups at all stages of development. Thom will share his observations on the entrepreneurial mindset and innovation ecosystem-makeup that catalyzes startup success. In this lively interview, Bryant Moore, director of strategic partnerships at UNC’s Office of Technology Commercialization, and Thom Ruhe will explore what makes North Carolina a hotbed for entrepreneurship activity.
PANEL
5:45-6:45pm
Building Winning Teams: Finding the Right Combination for Growth
It’s another record year for investment in biotech and healthcare startups, and researchers are making dramatic scientific discoveries. Our panel will offer advice and expertise of what it takes to find and recruit the right talent in this red-hot job market. Learn about building a leadership team and leveraging your Board of Directors by engaging an executive search firm to expand your field of candidates.
DEMO
4:00-7:00pm
Flying High: The Latest in Drone Technology
Stay tuned for details about this session in the atrium.