Catalyze Annual Meeting 2025: Concurrent Session Considerations for Starting a Company

Meeting description

Presenter: Prabhavathi Fernandes, Ph.D., FIDSA

Launching a startup can be an exciting pathway for advancing translational research, but it also comes with critical early decisions that influence long-term success. In this session, attendees gained practical insights on evaluating whether starting a company is the right move, what milestones to prioritize, and how to build a strong foundation for growth. Participants gained perspective on balancing scientific goals with business realities, understanding investor expectations, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. The discussion was formed around key considerations for those weighing the decision to launch a startup as well as those already preparing to take the leap.

This webinar was presented on September 12th, 2025 to an invited audience.

This video is provided for educational purposes only.

This research was, in part, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Agreement OT2 HL157844-01. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the NIH.