From the Founder's Chair: A Biotech CEO Roundtable
Join us for an evening of insights, connection, and conversation with leaders shaping the future of biotech across Canada and the United States.
Experienced Canadian and U.S. serial entrepreneurs and biotech executives will share lessons learned from building successful companies and offer practical guidance to founders and startup teams. Through an engaging panel discussion and networking reception, attendees will gain firsthand insights into entrepreneurship, company building, fundraising, and scaling life science ventures.
BioLabs U of T Innovation Program:
This is the first event in the BioLabs University of Toronto Networking Event Series, a program designed to strengthen Toronto's life sciences ecosystem by connecting founders, investors, researchers, and industry leaders from across North America.
Panelists
Michael Midmer, CEO of Zucara Therapeutics
Armon Sharei, CEO of Portal Bio
John Lewis, CEO of Entos Pharmaceuticals, Aegis Life, and Nanostics
Moderated by Allison Brown, Site Director of BioLabs University of Toronto
What to Expect
5:00–5:30 PM - Registration & Networking
5:30–6:30 PM - Panel Discussion
6:30–8:00 PM - Networking Reception
8:00 PM - Event Conclusion
Space is limited, reserve your spot today!
Date & Time
September 30, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 PM EDT
Location
BioLabs University of Toronto
661 University Ave., Suite 1300
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1M1