CELS Canada in the Valley Showcase

The CELS Canada in the Valley Showcase brings together some of the most promising Canadian Health & Life Sciences companies that are scaling and commercializing in the US for two immersive days in Silicon Valley. Highlights include:

2 days of programming and networking in Silicon Valley

60 CELS Valley Ready alumni and other promising life science startups from across Canada and various industry sub-sectors are invited to join
Curated investor and strategic partner meetings
Business roundtables & keynote speakers
High-value networking with local investors, influencers, executives, and startup leaders

Past Programs

Trends in Life Science Investing and Dealmaking with Chris Dokomajilar @ DealForma

Panel on AI in Health with Kiersten Stead @ DCVC, Brad Genereaux @ Nvidia, Bruce Meadows @ Takeda Digital Ventures, Angele Maki @ Hummingbird Bioscience

Panel on Investment Strategy in 2024 & Outlook with Rami Hannoush @ Versant Ventures, Nate Chang @ Playground VC, Cedric Bisson @ Teralys Capital, Jennifer Friel Goldstein @ SVB

Strategic Dynamics in Biopharmaceuticals Today with Michael Kingston @ Lazard

Panel on Policy Impact on Healthcare Market Access with Darya Rose @ Gilead, Matt Wetzel @ Goodwin, Richard Ramco @ EY

Generative AI in Healthcare with Gilmer Valdes @ UCSF

What our Past Participants Say

"Just wanted to thank you again for the CELS experience and valley showcase. Feedback submitted. Overall, we made some fantastic connections and it was a wonderful program to expand our geographical scope to the US. "

Christopher Ahuja @ Inteligex
"We’re 100% committed in our round and oversubscribing with a strategic multinational. Really think that this CELS experience and in person event was a catalyst for us."

Eric Zimmerman @ EMN
"I’ve participated in several similar programs and CELS was by far the best. I now believe that the best way forward is to raise a Series B with a SF lead. AmacaThera secured $1m as a direct result of our program."

Mike Cooke, CEO & Co-Founder @ AmacaThera

Past Participating Speakers & Mentors

Brad Genereaux

Global Lead, Healthcare Alliances @ NVIDIA

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Nate Chang

Operating Partner @ Playground Global

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Kiersten Stead

Managing Partner @ DCVC Bio

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Rami Hannoush

Venture Partner @ Versant Ventures

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Veronica Cai

Board Member @ CELS

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Glenn Reicin

CFO @ Alladapt Immunotherapeutics

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Cedric Bisson

Partner @ Teralys Capital

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Mark Ginestro

Principal @ EY-Parthenon

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Angele Maki

Chief Business Officer @ Hummingbird Bioscience

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Matt Wetzel

Partner Life Sciences Regulatory & Compliance @ Goodwin

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Ali Samiian

VP regulatory affairs and reimbursement @ Stoparkinson

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Jennifer Friel Goldstein

Head of Startup Banking, Technology & Life Sciences @ Silicon Valley Bank

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Darya Rose

Director, Global Value & Access Strategy @ Gilead Sciences

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Richard Ramko

Partner, US Life Sciences Assurance Leader @ EY

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Scott St. Germain

Vice President, Oncology, Business General Manager @ Genentech

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Ron Weissman

Chair, Board of Directors @ Angel Capital Association

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Michael Kingston

Managing Director @ Lazard

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Gilmer Valdes

Associate Professor @ UCSF

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Neil Aubuchon

Chief Commercial Officer @ AbCellera

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Jessica Holmes

Founder @ Regency Market Access Consulting

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Partha Ray

Faculty @ Stanford Biodesign

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Don Vaughn

CEO @ Ampa

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Rachel Lane

Principal @ Versant Ventures

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Surbhi Sama

Partner @ Y Combinator

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Mike Regan

Chief Innovation Officer @ Fogarty Innovation

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Amr Salahieh

Co-Founder and CEO @ Shifamed

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Rui Jing Jiang

Founder and CEO @ Avisi Technologies

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Shiva Amiri

VP, Data and AI @ Pivotal Life Sciences

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Suresh Pai

Principal @ LamaMed Solutions

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Chris Dokomajilar

Founder & CEO @ DealForma

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Bruce Meadows

Managing Partner @ Takeda Digital Ventures

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