Join us for a networking lunch and an engaging conversation with local venture capitalists. The panel will focus on the investment climate in NC and look at investment trends in the area. Panelists will represent some newer venture capitalists and venture capitalists with a local presence, family offices and angel networks. The discussion will look at different options for funding and how these groups are working or planning to work together to move good technology in NC forward.

Panelists

• David Adair, co-founder and managing director, Solas BioVentures
• Drew Cutshaw, principal and medical officer, Pappas Capital (moderator)
• John Landers, director of finance, 2ndF
• Jimmy Melton, co-founder and general partner, Cape Fear BioCapital
• Ned Sharpless, co-founder and managing director, Jupiter BioVentures
• Kseniya Simpson, senior analyst, Hatteras Venture Partners