Boulder Startup Week 2025

Calling all Founders or solo Product leaders who want to learn how to 'put on a PM' hat and prioritize customer-centric feedback while building out a product roadmap. You will walk away with ways to think high-level about what to build next and how you can inch closer to Product Market fit for your startup or company.

For many life sciences startups, breakthroughs originate in university research labs. But securing the right to commercialize these innovations requires navigating complex licensing agreements with university tech transfer offices—an unfamiliar process for many entrepreneurs.

This session will demystify the university IP licensing process, equipping startup founders and executives with the knowledge they need to negotiate fair and strategic agreements. Our expert panel—including a seasoned life sciences attorney and a university tech transfer representative—will walk through the key components of a typical licensing deal, including:

• Financial Terms: Upfront license fees, development and sales milestones, and royalty structures
• Equity Stakes: When and how universities take an ownership position in startups, including dilution protections
• Sublicensing Rights: How startups can retain flexibility in commercialization strategies
• Key Negotiation Points: Common challenges and how to approach them

Whether you’re currently in discussions with a university or planning to license technology in the future, this session will provide actionable insights to help you secure the best terms for your company’s long-term success.

AI is already reshaping healthcare—enhancing diagnostics, optimizing workflows, and personalizing treatments—but we’re just getting started. Join our expert panel as we explore AI’s most impactful applications, lessons learned, and what’s next on the horizon.

Join us for a lively discussion with health tech founders and executives who’ve navigated the winding road from innovative startups to acquisition. They’ll share the highs, lows, and unexpected plot twists of their acquisition experiences—from making the decision to sell, to negotiating the deal, and everything in between. Whether you're considering an exit or simply curious about what it’s really like on the other side, this panel will give you an insider’s look into the world of health tech acquisitions. Get ready for a conversation full of wisdom, humor, and maybe a few lessons you can apply to your own startup journey.

Join Boulder Health Tech and Boulder Startup Week for an engaging panel discussion with health tech founders and investors who are shaping the future of healthcare. Panelists will share insights on how they navigated product/market fit, scaled revenue, and secured funding while driving real impact in the industry. Whether you're launching a startup, scaling a company, or just curious about the evolving health tech landscape, this conversation will offer real-world advice and lessons learned.

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