CELS - Canadian Entrepreneurs in Life Science

Next up for our CELS - Canadian Entrepreneurs in Life Science Valley Ready (VR) cohort: a hands-on virtual #workshop focused on cracking the code for AI product-market fit and customer acquisition strategies - critical steps in bringing healthcare #innovations to life! We’re excited to host Corey Zankowski, Founder & CEO of Amplifai #Oncology, who will share practical, field-tested advice on navigating AI products through the complex U.S. healthcare landscape. Corey's insights, drawn from years of experience, are designed to help founders pinpoint ideal market entry strategies and achieve impactful adoption in #healthcare. Leading the conversation will be Hatim Chraibi, Managing Director of SPIRE Advisory Group and a valued CELS leadership member. Would you like to know more about this exclusive CELS #ValleyReady (VR) program? Join our next info session on November 6th where we will discuss everything you need to know about this program: https://bit.ly/3XndtEU Joanne Fedeyko Hatim Chraibi Richard Ayllon Angele Maki Orchid Jahanshahi, MBA Veronica C. Sigrun Watson Cedric Bisson Navid Hemmati

🚀 Thrilled to announce our next exclusive CELS Valley Ready (VR) Virtual Workshop for our cohort members! This session will focus on “Clinical Trials & FDA Regulations,” featuring insights from Hicham Alaoui, Chief Scientific Officer at Glycomine Inc. Hicham will draw from his wealth of experience to provide invaluable guidance on navigating the U.S. healthcare landscape. The session will be expertly moderated by Hatim Chraibi, Managing Director of SPIRE Advisory Group and a member of the @CELS leadership team. Understanding the complexities of the U.S. #healthcare system is crucial for success, especially in the realm of clinical trials and #FDAcompliance. Hicham will share his expert knowledge on regulatory pathways, approval processes, and the strategic considerations necessary for launching successful #clinicaltrials in the U.S. Let’s continue advancing healthcare innovation with expert guidance! Joanne Fedeyko Hatim Chraibi Richard Ayllon Angele Maki Orchid Jahanshahi, MBA Veronica C. Sigrun Watson Cedric Bisson Navid Hemmati

Excited to announce the next CELS Valley Ready (VR) program Virtual Workshop, which will focus on “Market Access, Reimbursement & the Business Side of US Healthcare.” Navigating the U.S. #healthcare system requires a strong understanding of market access and reimbursement, along with strategic approaches to overcoming regulatory hurdles and ensuring financial viability. This session, moderated by Richard Ayllon, Senior Advisor Due Diligence at K2X Technology, will feature insights from two industry leaders: Scott St. Germain, Vice President, Oncology, Respiratory, and Flu Business General Manager at Genentech Ali Samiian, VP of Regulatory Affairs and Reimbursement at Stoparkinson Healthcare Systems Inc Interested in learning more about the Valley Ready program? Join our next info session - register here: https://bit.ly/3XndtEU Joanne Fedeyko Hatim Chraibi Angele Maki Orchid Jahanshahi, MBA Veronica C. Sigrun Watson Cedric Bisson Navid Hemmati

🌟 Thrilled to announce the final addition to our exclusive CELS Valley Ready (VR) #Accelerator cohort: Yama Sciences! 🚀 Yama Science is revolutionizing the #pharmaceutical industry with its cutting-edge #AI-driven content generation and evaluation tools, boosting compliance, efficiency, and precision in promotional communications. We're beyond excited to welcome co-founders Majid Behboudi and James Sarmiento to the program, as they prepare to take their innovation to new heights! 🎉 Do you want to join an elite group of life sciences companies scaling globally? Now's your chance! Sign up for monthly next info session to learn more about the program and how you can be part of it: 👉 bit.ly/3XndtEU Joanne Fedeyko Hatim Chraibi Richard Ayllon Angele Maki Orchid Jahanshahi, MBA Veronica C. Sigrun Watson Cedric Bisson Navid Hemmati Mirna D.

For the next #ValleyReady program Virtual Workshop, featuring a dynamic panel discussion with seasoned #Investors on “Raising #Capital from U.S. Investors.” The session will offer valuable insights on trends and strategies for founders approaching U.S. investors, delivering standout pitches, and navigating the unique dynamics of the #SiliconValley investor landscape compared to global markets. Moderated by Veronica C., Strategic Financial Advisor & Investor, this panel will feature 4 incredible investors ready to share top secrets with our Valley Ready Cohort: Rami Hannoush, Ph.D., Healthcare Investor at Versant Ventures Qing Z., Partner at LDV Partners JC Simbana, Managing Director at Customers Bank Michael Maszy, Chair, Life Sciences and MedTech at Band of Angels The Valley Ready program is a hybrid 3-month #accelerator for #Canadian #lifescience companies looking to expand, commercialize, or raise capital in the U.S. Interested in learning more about the Valley Ready program? Join our next info session on November 11th - register here: https://bit.ly/3XndtEU Joanne Fedeyko Hatim Chraibi Richard Ayllon Angele Maki Orchid Jahanshahi, MBA Veronica C. Sigrun Watson Cedric Bisson Navid Hemmati

We are happy to announce that Histone Therapeutics is the 9th confirmed company for the 9th cohort of the CELS - Canadian Entrepreneurs in Life Science Valley Ready Accelerator program this fall! 🚀 Histone Therapeutics is a leading #biotechnology company dedicated to precision #EpigeneticReprogramming to improve cell function and develop #therapies through gene regulation, believing that novel drug modalities targeting chromatin remodeling can offer new #treatment options for diseases. A warm welcome and congratulations to the innovators Gregory Block and Shiri Levy 🇮🇱 for participating in this program! 🎉 Interested in learning more about the #ValleyReady program, a 3-month program for companies looking to expand, commercialize or raise capital in the U.S. Join this cohort by applying here: https://bit.ly/3LMcpF7 Joanne Fedeyko Hatim Chraibi Richard Ayllon Angele Maki Orchid Jahanshahi, MBA Veronica C. Sigrun Watson Cedric Bisson Navid Hemmati

🌟 What an incredible workshop session! Last Friday, we had an engaging and impactful session for the CELS #ValleyReady Program, focusing on "Lessons From Silicon Valley Founders.” A heartfelt thank you to Angele Maki for leading the session with such grace and professionalism. We're also grateful to our inspiring founders, Alex Mok, Ritish Patnaik, and Michael Leung, MS, for sharing their journeys, the challenges in building a company, strategies for success and advice on how to raise capital in the U.S. A big shout-out to our amazing cohort members: Nardin Nakhla, Armstrong Murira, Tanya Tolomeo MSc MBA, Olivier Clerk, MD, FIPP, Guillaume Chauvette, Yannick Boutin, Jeff Hummel, Michael Ben, Ali Pormohammad, Kara LeBlanc, Erik Huebner, Fran Lasowski, Renaud JACQUEMART, PhD, MBA, Angela Johnson, Bogdan Stanescu, Latchmi Raghunanan, Ph.D., Lauren Franzoni, Gregory Block, Majid Behboudi, and James Sarmiento Would you like to be a part of this premium program? Join our info session this Wednesday to get all the information you need 👇 https://bit.ly/3XndtEU Joanne Fedeyko Hatim Chraibi Richard Ayllon Angele Maki Orchid Jahanshahi, MBA Veronica C. Sigrun Watson Cedric Bisson Navid Hemmati

We’re elated to announce Maman Biomedical as the 8th confirmed company for our Valley Ready Accelerator program this fall! 🚀 Maman Biomedical solving the invasive nature of fertility treatment with our proprietary slow-release gels and patches which eliminate the burden of daily injections. To learn more about their groundbreaking work, visit: https://lnkd.in/gP754b43 Huge congratulations to visionary co-founders Latchmi Raghunanan, Ph.D., Lauren Franzoni and Roopchand Raghunanan, MSc, PMP, PgMP for joining this transformative program and advancing such a remarkable innovation in #fertilitytreatment. 🎉 Interested in learning more about the #ValleyReady program, a 3-month program for companies looking to expand, commercialize or raise capital in the U.S. Join this cohort by applying here: https://bit.ly/3LMcpF7 Joanne Fedeyko Hatim Chraibi Richard Ayllon Angele Maki Orchid Jahanshahi, MBA Veronica C. Sigrun Watson Cedric Bisson Navid Hemmati Funmbi Adegbola Mirna D.

20/20 OptimEyes Technologies is confirmed as the 7th company for the CELS Valley Ready 9 Accelerator Program! 🚀 20/20 OptimEyes Technologies is a drug delivery company with a #mucoadhesive nanoparticle platform that enables improved #bioavailability of #APIs and extended release. Click here to learn more about them: http://2020optimeyes.ca/ A warm welcome and congratulations to the brilliant Fran Lasowski, Renaud JACQUEMART, PhD, MBA and Heather Sheardown who are leading this exceptional team of innovators! 🎉 Join our next info session to learn more about the #ValleyReady program: https://bit.ly/3XndtEU Joanne Fedeyko Hatim Chraibi Richard Ayllon Angele Maki Orchid Jahanshahi, MBA Veronica C. Sigrun Watson Cedric Bisson Navid Hemmati Mirna D. Funmbi Adegbola

The Valley Ready program is a hybrid 3-month #accelerator for #Canadian #lifescience companies looking to expand, commercialize, or raise capital in the U.S. The first session consists of a panel discussion on the Lessons From #SiliconValley #Founders about building and scaling companies in the U.S. Moderated by Angele Maki, Chief Business Officer Hummingbird Bioscience, this panel will feature 3 incredible founders who graciously agreed to share their journey with our Valley Ready Cohort: Alex Mok, CEO at LifeSci Consulting  Ritish Patnaik, CEO Curve Biosciences Michael Leung, MS, Co-founder & COO Spect Inc. Interested in learning more about the Valley Ready program? Join our next info session on October 9th - register here: https://bit.ly/3XndtEU Joanne Fedeyko Hatim Chraibi Richard Ayllon Angele Maki Orchid Jahanshahi, MBA Veronica C. Sigrun Watson Cedric Bisson Navid Hemmati Funmbi Adegbola Mirna D.