LABEST Primer

​Join UCLA Ventures for an exclusive pre-conference gathering convening leading investors and scientific entrepreneurs ahead of the LABEST MedTech & Bioscience Conference.

​The LABEST Primer begins with private facility tours at the California NanoSystems Institute, offering an inside look at UCLA’s translational research infrastructure. The evening continues with a distinguished fireside panel on fundraising in LA featuring Rajul Jain, Managing Director at Vida Ventures, Chris Bostick, Partner at OCV Partners and prolific, entrepreneurial UCLA faculty Paul Weiss and Dino DiCarlo.

​The program includes a sponsor spotlights and an extended founder networking reception designed to foster meaningful relationships before the broader conference begins.

​This is a curated gathering of investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of MedTech and Bioscience innovation.

​Agenda at a Glance

​3:00 PM - CNSI Facilities Tour

​4:00 PM - Welcome

​4:05 PM - Sponsor Spotlights

​4:10 PM - Fireside Panel moderated by Cody Peterson, Orrick

​5:00 PM - Audience Q&A

​5:15 PM - Founders and Funders Mixer

​7:00 PM - Close

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​Sponsored by our leading partner:

​Orrick is a leading advisor to the most innovative technology and life sciences companies worldwide. Our team partners with founders and investors at every stage, from formation through financing, growth, and exit. Our team combines deep sector knowledge in life sciences and healthtech with the experience of advising on billions in venture financings, strategic collaborations, and cutting-edge regulatory issues. With a unique blend of tech insight and healthcare expertise, we help entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates push boundaries, accelerate breakthroughs, and bring transformative solutions to market.

With support from contributing sponsor, Zymo Research.