CMI | Bench to Bedside: Kickoff Mixer
About this Event
Join the B2B team as we kick off the 2026-2027 competition year! Network with other students, B2B Alumni, and mentors who share a passion for medical device innovation. Dinner will be provided, so please RSVP ahead of time!
More information about Bench to Bedside can be found here
Questions? Please contact [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Check-In, Grab Nametags and Dinner
Info: Grab a color-coded nametag to find teammates and mentors before the presentation starts
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:25 PM
Competition Overview
Info: Meet this year's student Leadership Team as they give an overview of the competition
🕑: 06:25 PM - 06:45 PM
Keynote Speaker - Jared Bauer
Info: Jared Bauer is the co-founder and CEO of Seek Labs, a Salt Lake City-based biotech company developing next-generation technologies in molecular diagnostics, AI-powered biological discovery, and programmable therapeutics in order to combat disease at speed and scale. Since co-founding Seek Labs in 2016, he has led the development of platforms including BioSeeker and SeekIt, with the company’s research published in Nature Communications. He also served as CEO of IONIQ Sciences and is the current Chairman of the Board of BioHive. Previously, Jared founded Exuro Medical and acquired BurnFree Products, expanding its distribution to 58 countries before a successful exit in 2016. A University of Utah economics graduate with an MBA from Boise State University, Jared brings extensive entrepreneurial experience and a genuine passion for healthcare innovation. His experience makes him a compelling voice for students and professionals looking to build meaningful careers in medtech.
🕑: 06:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Open Networking
Info: Network with other students, CMI | B2B Alumni, and mentors who share a passion for medical device innovation. This is a great time to meet potential team members before our Reverse Pitch event!
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