Corporate Venture Capitalists (CVCs) are increasingly becoming more active in the private life science and healthcare markets as part of their open innovation strategy. It’s important that entrepreneurs understand how corporate venture investors work and what makes them unique and valuable. But what’s the distinction between CVCs and traditional venture capital firms? Hear from senior CVCs who will discuss the strategies they employ for investing and partnering with early-stage companies, their funding structures, their relationship with the parent company, and more. Presented by Micho Bio with support from Bio Arbor.

The Secrets of Sandhill Road Venture to the Midwest Scott Kupor, Managing Partner of Andreessen Horowitz, and Jan Garfinkle, Founder and Managing Partner of Arboretum Ventures, will close this year's Midwest Growth Capital Symposium and open the VC University Midwest LIVE Seminar (May 15-17) presented by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), University of California Berkeley Law, and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Join U-M Fast Forward Medical Innovation for this annual competition as biomedical innovator teams from the MTRAC for Life Sciences Innovation Hub step into the spotlight to pitch their products to "sharks" of the investment world. Afterwards, see the poster showcase highlighting early-stage biomedical research projects from across the State. FREE. RSVP Today! Hosted by Kelly B. Sexton, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Research, Technology Transfer and Innovation Partnerships University of Michigan. Judges: Jenny Barba, BioVentures Investors; Prem Bodagala, Invest Michigan; Dan Kidle, Arboretum Ventures; Preston Noon, Agent Capital.

Join us at the Marriott for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Hal Davis will perform with his Jazz trio.

Tech Transfer Pitch Track
11:15 a.m. Ken Massey, Venture Development, Wayne State University
11:27 a.m. Cheryl Turnbull, Technology Commercialization Office, Ohio State University
11:38 a.m. Russ Straate, Office of Tech Commercialization, University of Minnesota
11:49 a.m. Michael Psarouthakis, Tech Transfer Venture Center, University of Michigan
12:00 p.m. Scott Henderson, Purdue Research Foundation, Purdue University
12:11 p.m. Frank Urban, Innovation Center, Michigan State University
12:22 p.m. Teri Willey, Executive Director and Fund Manager of the IU Philanthropic Venture Fund, Indiana University

IT / Technology
Facilitator:
10:00 a.m. Supportomate
10:14 a.m. BrandXR
10:26 a.m. Zeovation
10:38 a.m. S3D Precision Dispensing
10:50 a.m. Traxen
11:02 a.m. Skypersonic

Medical Device / Equipment
Facilitator:
10:00 a.m. Pathware
10:14 a.m. Xact Medical
10:26 a.m. Surgical Innovation Associates
10:38 a.m. Arborsense
10:50 a.m. Greenmark Biomedical

The path to success is rarely ever a straight line. Our panelists will share their perspectives and experiences from the frontlines of managing through and rebounding from difficult situations in early-stage companies. Presented by Arboretum Ventures Panelists: Paul McCreadie, Arboretum Ventures; Todd Creech, HealthQuest Capital; Julia Owens, Millendo Therapeutics; Jeff Terrell, Hatteras Venture Partners