AHN Panel Discussion on Entrepreneurship in Animal Health and Nutrition

This session will delve into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship within the animal health and nutrition sector. In the first hour, our distinguished panelists will share their firsthand experiences, challenges, and triumphs in building successful enterprises. This will be followed by a networking reception from 5 pm to 6 pm.

Panelists Include:

• Roland Johnson, the founder of two North Carolina animal health companies (Blue Ridge Pharmaceuticals and Piedmont Pharmaceuticals), who navigated his companies from inception through to successful exits, providing insights on the lifecycle of a startup.
• Jeff Meisner is the Chief Scientific Officer at Resilient Biotics where they develop innovative products to address complex respiratory diseases in animals and humans while reducing the spread of antibiotic resistance. He will share insights into how their technology platform harnesses mucosal microbial ecology to prevent infections.
• Lisa Chang is a Professor of Practice in the Poole College of Management, and serves as the Director for the Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Program as well as the Director of Diligence for the Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN). WIN is NC State's angel investment network, whose members invest in early stage high growth companies, generally with a technology foundation. She will provide perspective on understanding what types of opportunities are interesting to investors, programs and resources available to entrepreneurs, and how to get investor-ready.

Why Attend? This panel discussion is an exceptional opportunity for academics and industry professionals to:

• Learn from seasoned and emerging leaders in the field
• Gain insights into investor expectations and funding landscapes
• Network with peers and potential collaborators
• Understand the evolving landscape of animal health and nutrition entrepreneurship

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by February 14th to ensure your place at this exclusive event. Space is limited, so we encourage early registration. Contact Hannah Cole for any inquiries.

Host or Publisher North Carolina Biotechnology Center