Learn how to create a life sciences/healthcare venture that has the potential to positively impact human health at scale. Whether you are currently working in a startup, considering whether to start a company, touch some aspect of innovation and entrepreneurship, want to understand how Silicon Valley works, need to expand your professional network or are just curious, you will find value. Our guest lecturers from Silicon Valley are dedicated experts who live and breathe life sciences and medicine daily. They will relate essential understanding about market dynamics, challenges, timeframes, regulation and investment needed to succeed. 

This 10-week online program arms you with knowledge and tools to unlock the startup world. The course is designed to be work friendly --live weekly lectures are 1.5 hours, video recorded, and augmented by opportunities for interaction outside class to build your network and delve into content with experienced mentors. Class schedules rotate among time zones to accommodate participants from the Americas, Europe and Asia.

The content is appropriate for entrepreneurial founders, CEOs, scientific researchers, clinicians, academic faculty, MBAs, large company managers, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, technology transfer executives, accelerator and incubator managers, government policymakers, investors, startup advisors, consultants and anyone else interested in Silicon Valley innovation. You do not need a business background or a level of experience to join. Young professionals and seasoned businesspeople alike will benefit.