Innovators in Practice: Venture Development & Strategy — Translating Scientific Training to Investing
Join us for an Innovators in Practice workshop with Alyssa Jarvi focused on venture development and strategy, with particular emphasis on how scientific training translates into investing and company creation. Drawing on perspectives from academia, venture capital, and startup formation, Alyssa will discuss how scientists can apply experimental thinking, technical diligence, and analytical rigor to evaluate biotech opportunities and build strong venture strategies.
About Alyssa:
Alyssa is a scientist-turned-investor and Senior Associate at Foresite Capital Management with prior experience evaluating biotech assets and helping launch companies at a multi-billion-dollar healthcare investment firm.
This session will be especially valuable for students interested in biotech entrepreneurship, venture capital, and science-driven investing, offering a practical and candid perspective on applying research skills to real-world venture decisions.
This event is part of Yale Ventures’ Innovators in Practice series, a speaker and workshop program that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, experts, and students in the fundamentals of startup leadership and venture creation. Each session offers experience-based perspectives on the challenges and rewards of building impactful companies.