Lab to Launch: Managing the Transition from Academic Research to Commercialization

​Join us for a special two-hour event hosted by the Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs and Princeton’s Office of Innovation, bringing together leaders in biotech and healthcare innovation.

​This engaging panel will feature founders and investors sharing their journeys—from early ideas to building and funding impactful companies. Speakers will discuss lessons learned along the way, how entrepreneurial training has shaped their thinking, and what it takes to succeed in today’s innovation ecosystem.

​Panelists:

• ​Walida Ali (Moderator) – Innovation Development Manager, Princeton University

• ​Demetri Maxim – Founder and CEO, Nephrogen

• ​Alexander Pachman – Venture Funds Manager, NJEDA

• ​Matthew Tamasi – Founder and CEO, Plexymer

• ​Michael Wiley – Vice President, Foundation Venture Capital Group, LLC

• ​Robert Wolk – Chair, Catalytic Impact Foundation; Founder and Co-Chair, Princeton Alumni Angels

​Whether you’re exploring entrepreneurship, building a startup, or simply curious about the path from research to real-world impact, join us for an evening of insights, practical advice, and meaningful connections within the biotech and healthcare community.