Biotech and Neurotech Fireside Chat

​Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with founders in neurotech and biotech. This event is intended for students with a background in science, technology, or engineering who are interested in founding or joining a biotech/neurotech startup.

​Ngoc Mai Nguyen is a biotech entrepreneur, neuroendocrinology researcher, and the co-Founder & CEO of Optoceutics. Optoceutics develops disease-modifying digital therapeutics (DTx) for neurodegenerative and psychological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, MCI, ADHD, and depression. She received her PhD from UC Berkeley in Neuroendocrinology, and advises students building companies focused on light therapy and other emerging technologies for athletes.

​Antonio Forenza is a deep-tech entrepreneur, inventor, and second-time founder. Former SVP of R&D at Rakuten Symphony, he now leads AWEAR, a neurotech startup pioneering ear-worn EEG technology for emotional well-being. AWEAR won the 2025 Best Stage Pitch for Health award at TechCrunch Battlefield 200, recognizing its groundbreaking approach to mental wellness innovation.

​Abby Holland is the founder of Veya, a health platform built for women. Women generate massive amounts of health data (wearables, cycle tracking, nutrition, sleep), but it's all siloed. Abby is building AI-powered insights that connect the dots between your cycle, symptoms, mood, and overall health patterns. She studied Biomechanical Engineering at Queens's Univeristy and Clinical Neuroscience at UCL.