Plug and Play Health Innovation Lounge: Shaping the Next Generation of Health Innovators

​Plug and Play Health Innovation Lounge: Shaping the Next Generation of Health Innovators

​With classes back in session, September’s Plug and Play Health Innovation Lounge will bring together students and young professionals interested in entrepreneurship, parents supporting the next generation of innovators, founders of all ages with early-stage startups, and ecosystem leaders for an engaging afternoon exploring the future of healthcare.

​We’re excited to collaborate with our incredible community and ecosystem partners, Bobby Agagnina, Education Ambassador at
Tavistock, & Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce

Together, we’re creating an opportunity for emerging talent to learn directly from professionals, explore career pathways, and get a behind-the-scenes look at Orlando’s innovation ecosystem.

Come learn, connect, and be inspired by the people building what’s next in healthcare and innovation. Because the future of health innovation isn’t just about the technology we create, it’s about the people we empower to build it. 💡

​Agenda

• ​4:00–4:30 p.m. | Welcome & Setting the Stage
  An introduction to Let's set the stage: An Intro to Cenfluence by Adriana Carreno, Life Sciences Cluster Manager.

• ​4:30–4:45 p.m. | Fireside Chat: “What I Wish I Knew Earlier”A candid conversation with Joe Carlucci, Director of Strategic Growth at Cenfluence on career journeys, lessons learned, and advice for emerging professionals.

• ​4:45–5:00 p.m. | Guest Speaker Dawn Haynes, CEO of StarterStudio will Share how they support very early-stage entrepreneurs begin their startup journey.

• ​5:00–5:15 p.m. | Guest Speaker Victoria Butler, MHA, Development Director of American Heart Association's Orlando Go Red for Women Sharing what Teen of Impact is all about.

• ​5:15–5:45 p.m. | Young Entrepreneur Startup Showcase. Opportunity to share their companies, entrepreneurial journeys, inspirations, and lessons learned along the way.

  • ​Branson Gaudet, Co-Founder of Bondura Inc.

    • ​Louis Cafaro, Co-Managing Director of Nucleate

    • ​Alessandra Moniz, Creator of Goldie & Glutty – The Belly Heroes Universe

• ​5:45–5:50 p.m. | Interactive Q&A

• ​5:50–6:30 p.m. | Networking & Wrap-Up

​Admission: Free | RSVP required

​Parking: Free