University of Washington Center for Commercialization

C4C’s Entrepreneur Speed Dating is an invigorating session, pairing UW researchers with C4C’s current and emeritus Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs), UW’s Entrepreneurial Faculty Fellows (EFFs), and C4C Technology Managers. Our entrepreneurs serve as an initial sounding board and a source of ideas and practical advice on starting a company. Who knows? Your sessions may spark a longer-term relationship.

This C4C event is a unique opportunity for UW researchers to mix and mingle with leading regional entrepreneurs, advisors, and VCs, as well as the commercialization specialists from C4C. Learn everything you want to know about UW commercialization programs and spinning out a company. Who knows, your conversations may spark new ideas, relationships, or a new UW start-up.

Eight of the region’s top services providers, who specialize in working with start-ups, will come together for a conversation about often overlooked or misunderstood aspects of forming your company. UW Vice Provost for Commercialization Linden Rhoads will moderate a lively panel discussion, followed by questions from the audience. Afterward, attendees can connect directly with panelists, and enjoy beverages and snacks, at happy hour.

Presenting the next in our series of Presidential Entrepreneurial Faculty Fellows lectures: “The Role of Therapeutics Development in Academia – Examining the Cystic Fibrosis Research Community as a Model of Success,” Professor Bonnie Ramsey will share lessons learned from shepherding two Cystic Fibrosis drugs successfully through FDA approval — TOBI and Kalydeco. A 45-min presentation plus 15-min Q&A will be followed by a reception with food and drink.