Mini-Networking Night: R&D, Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital

Our second Mini-Networking Night of the year is dedicated to exploring careers in R&D, Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital. This exclusive event brings together students and seasoned professionals from leading organizations such as BlueRock Therapeutics, Halo Health, Pre-Amp, SpinUp (UTM), DECIEM - The Abnormal Beauty Company, ProteinQure and Mitacs.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the diverse roles and career paths within Research and Development, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Capital. During networking sessions, industry guests will share their experiences, offer practical advice, and answer questions about breaking into and thriving in these dynamic fields.

With a guest-to-student ratio of approximately 1:5, the evening is designed to foster meaningful dialogue and personalized networking opportunities. Whether you're just beginning to explore these industries or actively preparing for your next career step, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, learn, and grow.

Elli Kubarakos, Principal Research Associate, Analytical Development at BlueRock Therapeutics

Matthew Cormier, Associate at Halo Health

Laura DiGiovanni, Venture Associate (Entreprenuership Focused) at Pre-Amp

Hayley McKay, Program Coordinator at SpinUp (UTM)

Clara Ruiz, Senior Applied Research Scientist - Global at DECIEM - The Abnormal Beauty Company

Sofija Bekarovska, Senior Associate at BlueRock Therapeutics

Sungwon Hwang, Scientist at ProteinQure

Modupe Olufemi, Advisor, Business Development at Mitacs

Hart House Building in the East Common Room

1st Floor, Room Number 1034

7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, ON

6:00 - 6:10 pm: Registration and Snacks + Refreshments

6:10 - 6:20 pm: Opening Remarks

6:20 - 6:40 pm: Pizza

6:40 - 7:00 pm: Networking Session 1

7:00 - 7:05 pm: Break

7:05 - 7:25 pm: Networking Session 2

7:25 - 7:30 pm: Break

7:30 - 7:50 pm: Networking Session 3

7:50 - 8:00 pm: Closing Remarks

8:00 - 8:30 pm: Open Networking Session

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