I wanted to congratulate you (Howard Xu) on a successful day last Saturday! What a great group….. I am honored to participate in your LA BioStart boot camp each year and thank you for the opportunity. I hope everyone enjoyed the day, and our comments, and presentations. I don’t think you get enough recognition for all of your efforts and the successes that that these mentoring sessions and workshops!
---- Stan Tomsic, Startup leader & Angel Investor (Pasadena Angels)
I am honored and delighted to be teaching and mentoring Cohort6 at LA BioStart. My topic will be strategic pricing and reimbursement for bioscience products. There are 30 budding entrepreneurs in this cohort developing pharmaceutical and biotechnology products, medical devices and diagnostic devices. Thanks to Howard Xu for leading this program and propelling innovative early-stage companies in Los Angeles and Southern California.
---- Neelima Firth, Biotech Executive & Reimbursement Expert
It was during graduation when I fully realized how grateful to each and every one of you I am and that how much you have really impacted my life in just a short 5 weeks.”
--- Robert Gellibolian, CEO of CellectGen, Cohort 1
LA BioStart boot camp at Cal State LA under the expert guidance of Howard Xu is essential for anyone interested in a biotech startup! The fast-paced course material is designed for someone just starting out to someone with many years of experience with biotech startups. Howard Xu is an incredible mentor, and I give LA BioStart my highest recommendation.
---- Neil Bodie, CEO at Paradigm Immunotherapeutics, Cohort 2
Still digesting all of the pathways into the biotech field. The speakers delivered so much wisdom and knowledge in regard to pharma and medical devices. This is truly a world class bootcamp.
---- Walter Stewart, Cohort 3
Fantastic peers and mentors. Head is spinning with all the info! Thank you Howard Xu! The future of LA biotech is here!”
---- Mickey Pentecost, CEO Diadem, Cohort 4
We pivoted our market, and our technology, shortly after the LA Biostart program. And, a primary reason we decided to make this pivot was based upon the lessons learned and processes practiced during the LA Biostart program.
---- Brian Bender, Co-Founder, Intake Health, Cohort 5
I just want to take a moment to let you know last week was my best week of Grad School. I'm so grateful that I was accepted into the program.
---- Michal Juda, Cohort 6
A fantastic graduation to cap a transformative 5 weeks of intensive training at the Cal State LA BioStart Bioscience Entrepreneurs Boot Camp. Congratulations to Cohort 6 and our deepest thanks to Howard Xu, our mentors, and hosts. The future is bright for Alsteni Medical, Inc. and all the Cohort 6 companies!
---- Nickolas Demetriades, Co-Founder of Alsteni, Cohort 6
The sixth cohort of the LA BioStart #biotech #entrepreneurship bootcamp organized by Howard Xu and California State University, Los Angeles concluded its 2nd intensive week of this five-week program with many more foundational lessons and valuable connections. As a former banker turned biotech exec, I cannot express how grateful I am to be a part of this program and for the support of my colleagues at Immunis, Inc.
---- Mark Cabato, CBO of Immunis, Cohort 6
Not only was I excited about the invitation to attend both the graduation ceremony and the reception, but I was also looking forward to participating in the remaining LA BioStart sessions that are taking place next week. I have learned so much from each of the sessions that I've been able to attend, that I can unreservedly state that you have created a truly unique and invaluable program. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a be a part of it!
---- Christopher Sundberg, Entrepreneur, Cohort 7
Just wrapped up an amazing experience in the LA BioStart Bioscience Entrepreneurs Bootcamp! A huge thank you to Howard Xu for curating such an exceptional program that truly showcases the thriving BioTech, MedTech, and HealthTech ecosystem we have here in LA. The innovation, collaboration, and network are unmatched!
---- Alannah Mack, Co-Founder of DoctorFlow, Cohort 7
Last week, I concluded a nourishing 5-week Bioscience Entrepreneurs Boot Camp at LA Biostart. It was an incredible opportunity to meet and learn from industry leaders across regulatory, legal, financial, and corporate governance sectors. I was deeply inspired by the journeys shared by our founder guest speakers as well as my cohort fellows. The insights shared by experienced investors on funding strategies and market trends were particularly enlightening, offering a valuable perspective on the biotech investment landscape. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed guest speakers, whose wealth of knowledge and experiences have been truly illuminating. To my cohort 7 fellows, thank you for the stimulating discussions, collaborative spirit, and the robust network we've built together. A special thanks to Howard Xu for his tireless efforts in organizing and orchestrating this comprehensive program. Your dedication to fostering the next generation of bioscience entrepreneurs is truly commendable.
---- Isaac Bishara, Cohort 7
Our hugest thanks go to Howard Xu with LA BioSpace at California State University, Los Angeles! Howard, you have been a fearless champion for the bioscience entrepreneurial spirit in Los Angeles for years. Thank you for your commitment to entrepreneurs, your dedication to innovation, and your perseverance in advancing the cause.
---- Krista Marrero, Cohort 7