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👥 The People Behind the Work of BioSTL: Meet Ann Guggisberg, PhD Ann is passionate about helping agtech startups take root and thrive. As a Senior Associate with BioGenerator Ventures, she plays a hands-on role in supporting early-stage companies—analyzing investment opportunities, shaping business strategies, and helping founders turn innovation into impact. 🌱 Her background in Molecular Genetics and Genomics gives her a unique edge in her work and she loves that no two days—or startups—are ever the same. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSSmfXft #ThePeopleBehindTheWork #BioGenerator #Biosciences #BioSTL

Welcome Doug Frantz to the BioSTL Coalition! We’re excited to introduce Doug, the new Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Commercialization at Washington University in St. Louis! 🎉 Doug's career has been dedicated to turning scientific discoveries into real-world solutions. At BioSTL, we know that innovation thrives when leaders collaborate across industries, institutions, and communities. That’s exactly what the BioSTL Coalition has been doing since 2001. Join us in welcoming Doug to the Coalition! 👏 Learn more about our coalition: https://lnkd.in/gUY8CeTX #BioSTLCoalition #InnovationEcosystem #EcosystemBuilding

Innovation is shaping the future of agriculture! Missouri’s Director of Agriculture, Chris Chinn, shares why new technologies and fresh ideas are crucial for feeding the world. 🔊 Hit play to hear her insights! #AgInnovation #FutureOfFarming #BioSTL

What if one of the best ways to help patients wasn’t a new drug or device, but a simple text message? Founded by WashU students, CareSignal built a text-based health check-in system that helps doctors monitor patients with chronic conditions—no fancy devices needed. It was so effective that it led to clinical trials, a COVID-response tool, and eventually, a big acquisition. Want to hear the full story? Join us this Thursday, March 20, as James McCarter chats with Blake Marggraff about how CareSignal went from student idea to healthcare game-changer. 📍 BioSTL Building | 4340 Duncan Ave. 🕠 Doors open: 4:30 PM | Discussion: 5:00 PM | Networking: 6:30 PM 🔗 RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/gutnJE8X #BioSTL #InnovatorsHour #HealthcareInnovation

Centrally located, surrounded by world-class institutions, and anchored in innovation, Cortex and its development partners have invested more than $1B into building out a 200-acre globally recognized, thriving innovation District – with room for your business to grow.

St. Louis is the Place to Start Up, Scale Up & Stay in Agri-Food Innovation! 🌎🌾 Today, the #STLMade delegation is at World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit to showcase why St. Louis is a global hub for agtech and geospatial innovation. With a thriving startup ecosystem, world-class research institutions, and proximity to growers and customers, our region offers unmatched opportunities for companies looking to transform the future of food and agriculture. From a dedicated agtech innovation district to expertise in geospatial technology, AI, and precision farming, St. Louis provides the foundation for groundbreaking solutions that feed and fuel the planet sustainably. We’re proud to join our ecosystem partners in representing why St. Louis is the place to grow. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUSj7BHE #STLMade #BioSTL #AgriTech #WorldAgriTech

📍St. Louis is home to more than 1,000 world-class plant science PhDs, cutting-edge research facilities, and is the global hub for geospatial tech. 🌿 Greater St. Louis, Inc. and leaders from St. Louis’ agtech and geospatial sectors are in San Francisco for #WorldAgriTech to showcase how the future of agri-food tech is #STLMade: bit.ly/4brXoo1

We’re thrilled to share that Donn Rubin, BioSTL Founding President & CEO, has been recognized as one of the region’s most impactful leaders in St. Louis Magazine’s St. Louis Business 500! For over two decades, Donn has been a driving force in building St. Louis’ bioscience and innovation ecosystem. His leadership has transformed the region into a thriving hub of startup activity. “BioSTL has brought together stakeholders from all parts of our community—universities, corporations, investors, entrepreneurs, public and private sectors—and we’re seeing a remarkable blossoming.” – Donn Rubin We can’t wait to see what’s next for St. Louis’ innovation economy! Read more about Donn’s vision and impact here: https://lnkd.in/gApmQmhe #BioSTL #STLBusiness500 #Leadership #Innovation

🌞 What a fun morning hosting members of Leadership St. Louis at BioSTL last week. Benjamin Johnson shared our story of BioSTL driving economic growth in the region for 24 years. It is energizing to be around passionate people who feel the momentum and see all the opportunity ahead of us! We look forward to seeing how their leadership continues to make an impact. #LeadershipSTL #EconomicDevelopment #Innovation #Bioscience #StLouis

We’re excited to join our ecosystem partners this week at World Agri-Tech to showcase why our region is a powerhouse for agrifood innovation. Catch Isabel Acevedo, Ann Guggisberg, PhD, Kari Miller, PhD, Chad Zimmerman, Vijay Chauhan, and Justin Raymundo from the BioSTL team as part of the delegation. Let’s connect and drive the future of food and agriculture together! 🚀🌾 #STLMade #BiosTL #Innovation #WorldAgriTech