What we’re about
Welcome to the Cambridge Biotech Club! Our group is a community for founders, biotech professionals, academics, and job seekers passionate about biotechnology. We provide a platform for networking, sharing insights, and exploring new opportunities in the biotech industry.
### What we do
At our events, members can:
- Network with like-minded professionals
- Share and discuss the latest trends and innovations in biotech
- Discover new career opportunities and ventures
### Who should join
Our group is open to:
- Biotech founders and professionals looking to expand their network
- Academics interested in pivoting to Biotech
- Job seekers exploring career opportunities in biotechnology
### Fees
There are currently no dues or fees to join our group. We aim to make our events accessible to all who are passionate about biotech. However, depending on the type of event, fees might apply.
### Affiliation
The Cambridge Biotech Meetup is an independent community group and is not affiliated with any business or organization. Our mission is to foster collaboration and growth within the biotech community.
Upcoming events
2
•OnlineFrom Biotech to Business: An AMA with the Founders of Sprout Informatics
Online[The RSVP for this Zoom event is handled by Luma, not Meetup. Please view the signup link here.]
This event is co-hosted by Boston-Area Women in Bioinformatics (BWIB), Sprout Informatics, and the Cambridge Biotech Club.
Curious about making the leap into independent consulting? Don't miss this Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Liyang Diao and Michael Seiler, two industry veterans and the co-founders of Sprout Informatics, a newly formed data science consultancy.
Two months ago, we transitioned from leading Data Science teams in biotech to launching our own venture. We were armed only with an idea of what we wanted to do, and the rest has been an entrepreneurial adventure: “building the plane as you fly it” in true biotech fashion.
Join us in the early stages of our journey into entrepreneurship, where we’ll share our experience in starting a specialized data science and bioinformatics consultancy.Come on, ask us anything (answers not guaranteed)!
Ever wondered about the following?
- Startup Secrets: The initial legal, financial, and logistical steps.
- Finding Clients: Strategies for your first contract and setting your rates.
- The Transition: Managing the shift from employee to business owner.
- Market Niche: Identifying and serving a high-value need in the biotech space.
Whether you're a student planning a future career path or a seasoned professional considering a change, here's an opportunity to connect and have a frank discussion about dipping your toes (or jumping all-in) into independent bioinformatics consulting.
16 attendees
Past events
38
