Western New York Venture Association Forum - November 13, 2024

We are meeting in-person while also providing the opportunity to participate online via Zoom! We are waiving our normal registration fee for this event. Feel free to make a donation if you'd like!

8:00 AM Check-in and Networking

8:30 – 9:30 AM Company Presentations and Audience Questions

Presenters:

Presentations contain general information about the presenting companies and are for educational and networking purposes only. Presentations do not include information or discussion of any fundraising or offering of securities.

Immunaeon - Adam Utley, PhD, Founder

Immunotherapy is a revolutionary approach to fighting disease. It uses an individual’s own immune systems to fight off infection, cancer, even autoimmune disorders. Immunotherapy is most effective when a person has a healthy immune system. Immunaeon employs an FDA-approved process to isolate, analyze, and store individuals’ healthy immune cells so they have the best chance at living a long and healthy life—no matter what happens tomorrow.

Immunaeon also specializes in storing cells for people with a family history of cancer and pre-cancer patients, such as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and Smoldering Myeloma. Because many cancer therapies and Multiple Myeloma treatments use the immune system, storing cells today can give the best chance for an effective immunotherapy treatment tomorrow.

Immunaeon’s team of biomedical experts will work with clients to extract, analyze, and store their body’s cells using a safe and painless blood draw and create a Quality Report that shows a visual representation of the individual’s immune system health. Over time, Immunaeon also gives updates on the state of the client’s immune system—along with immunotherapy news and resources—so clients have all the information they need to stay healthy.

Immunaeon is a previous winner of the University at Buffalo's Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition and has received mentorship and funding through the University at Buffalo Cultivator program as well an having received funding from private investors.

Immunaeon is now providing cell collection, analysis and storage. Visit https://immunaeon.com/ for more information or to contact the Company.

Panacheeza - Janessa and Ryan Steenberg, Founders

Panacheeza is revolutionizing the plant-based cheese industry with a focus on parmesan, offering a shelf-stable, plant-based parmesan that delivers on taste, texture, and clean ingredients. Our product is tailored to meet the demands of today’s health-conscious and eco-aware consumers. With a versatile flavor profile, Panacheeza enhances everything from pastas and salads to snack foods, making it a staple in both home and professional kitchens.

Our omni-channel strategy combines regional retail partnerships with robust direct-to-consumer growth, driven by our e-commerce success. Panacheeza is quickly gaining traction, with over 6,000 online orders fulfilled and a growing retail presence that includes a 30-store Whole Foods northeastern rollout in January of 2025 via Rainforest distribution. Rainforest’s portfolio spans 3000 retailers across the northeast region.

Panacheeza is primed for significant expansion through:

• Geographic scaling, starting from the Northeast to nationwide.
• New product SKUs, including spicy, truffle, and an allergen free version.
• Future category expansions into plant-based snacks and spreads.

Our team’s expertise spans CPG, operations, and retail strategy, positioning us to dominate the growing $7.1 billion plant-based cheese market by 2030. Visit www.panacheeza.com for more information.

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