Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum
Encouraging the GROWTH and SUCCESS of technology-based
entrepreneurial ventures in Southern California

Upcoming Events

02.21.2026

Applied Machine Learning and AI Advancing Human Health

Discover how AI is revolutionizing drug discovery, biologics design, and care delivery, with innovation accelerating at unprecedented speed. AI is compressing timelines, reducing costs, improving precision, and personalizing care across the entire life sciences and healthcare value chain, from molecule to patient. For founders, scientists, and industry leaders, the focus is no longer “what’s possible?” but “what’s working in the lab, the clinic, and the market now.” This event unites leading researchers, startup founders, and industry operators advancing innovation at the intersection of computation and biology, from the Southern California ecosystem to the global stage.

Please note Forum events now start at 10 am.

 

Keynote Speakers:  

Hosea Nelson, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry

California Institute of Technology

 

Debbie Lin, Ph.D.

Life Sciences Executive and Venture Capitalist

 

Speakers:  

 

Lucy Abgaryan, Ph.D.

Biotech Executive and Serial Entrepreneur

GrittGene Therapeutics

 

Paul-Marie Cartaftan

AI Governance Leader & Life Sciences Advisor

 

Louise Brandy

Chief Information Officer

Halozyme, Inc.

 

Producers:  

 

Olga Batygin

Technical Strategy Consultant

 

Pandora Ovanessian

CIO/CTO

Technology Consultant

California Manufacturing Technology Consulting

 

Robbie Nock

Deputy Director

Caltech Center for Technology and Management Education (CTME)

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Formed in 1984, the Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum is an entrepreneurship resource of Caltech’s Office of Technology Transfer and Corporate Partnerships.

The mission of the Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum is to encourage the growth and success of technology-based entrepreneurial ventures in Southern California.

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