

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: From Risk to Signal: FDA Insight, Venture Capital Judgment, JPM Reflections
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A high-signal forum combining FDA perspective, venture capital, JPM insights, and live startup evaluation for founders and operatorsAbout this EventProgram Overview? Doors open at 12:30 PM. Light lunch will be served prior to the start of the formal program at 1:00 PM.​Session 1 — FDA Reality Check: How Risk Is Evaluated Early(By Former FDA Expert on Digital Health Center of Excellence)​A practical discussion on how FDA evaluates early-stage medical devices and digital health products through the lens of risk, function, and evidence.​Topics include:​How FDA evaluates risk and classification pathways in practice​What has (and hasn’t) changed in recent digital health / SaMD guidance​Where teams commonly overreach early on claims, evidence, or timing​Assumptions that create regulatory friction later​Focused on patterns and judgment — not regulatory advice or submission guidance.​Session 2 — Capital Allocation Under Uncertainty​Mark Zheng(Strategic Partner, VU Venture Capital · Founder, TopContenders Network)​An examination of how investors form judgment in AI and deep tech when outcomes are uncertain and timelines are long.​Discussion themes include:​How early-stage risk is evaluated in power-law markets​What distinguishes companies that can generate 10×–100× outcomes​Why market size, timing, and structure often outweigh early traction​Common misalignments between founder narratives and investor judgment​A discussion-oriented reality check — not a fundraising or VC mechanics session.​Session 3 — Post-JPM Signal Forum: From Insight to Action​A moderated discussion extracting signal from JPM Week conversations and translating it into next steps.​Focus areas:​What JPM conversations led to real follow-ups​What diligence questions repeated across meetings​Which signals point to execution-ready opportunities​How founders can better interpret JPM feedback​Moderator: Morse (Co-host)​Session 4 — Startup Evaluated Showcases​A structured, signal-focused evaluation of selected early-stage startups.​Each team:​4 min — Context &amp; problem framing​4 min — Live Q&amp;A​4 min — Direct feedback​Designed to surface clarity, assumptions, and readiness — not polished pitches.​? Why Attend​Gain a clearer understanding of how FDA risk, evidence, and early assumptions are evaluated​See how venture investors form judgment under uncertainty in AI and deep tech​Learn how to translate JPM Week conversations into concrete next steps​Observe how startups are evaluated live in a structured, signal-driven format​Engage in thoughtful discussion with founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders​This forum is designed for participants seeking decision-level insight, not tactical instruction.​⚠️ Disclaimer​? Photos and video recordings may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes.​? Program topics, speakers, and schedule are subject to change without prior notice.​⚖️ This event does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation of investment. All discussions are for informational and educational purposes only.​? By registering for and attending this event, you consent to the sharing of your registration information with the event organizers and event sponsors for event-related communications and follow-up.
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- **city**: Waltham
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
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- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm
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- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
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