

Boulder Angels: University Spinout Investor Panel
This event is proudly supported by Silicon Valley Bank, a Division of First Citizens Bank.
Join us for a speaker panel consisting of deeptech investors, university licensing experts, IP attorneys, and founders for a candid discussion on evaluating and investing in tech transfer startups, and the most common early-stage pitfalls in licensing, GTM, and fundraising that university spinout founders face.
Whether you're an angel looking to sharpen your deeptech due diligence or a founder navigating the commercialization of IP, this conversation will offer rare, practitioner-level insight from every seat at the table.
Speakers include:
Tasso von Windheim, Investor, Buff Gold Ventures
Josh Bennett, Assistant Director of Licensing and Director of the Lab Venture Challenge, Venture Partners at CU Boulder
Justin Whiteley, CEO and Co-Founder, Kioga
Chris Byrne, decorated silicon valley IP Attorney and Moderator
Below are the event details:
Location: KOBL 352 (Leeds school of business)
The panel will run from 5:00–6:00pm, followed by networking and refreshments until 7:00pm.
Feel free to invite any peers or friends!