Join Silicon Valley-based innovators Tasneem Manjra (UofT Alum) and Faruk Abdullah for a practical workshop on communicating value, attracting customers and investors, and building a commercialization strategy that works. 

Bring your pitch deck, commercialization questions, customer acquisition challenges, and fundraising strategy for discussion! 

What you’ll learn:  

• What makes an effective deck and product communications package 

• How to communicate why your innovation matters 

• Commercialization principles and real-world tactics 

• How to evaluate and seize market opportunities 

Agenda – Attendees can join one session or both! 

10am: “So What” Session (led by Tasneem) 

• What Makes an Effective Deck & Product Communications Package 

• Review & Answer Audience Questions LIVE (Submit your questions when you register!) 

10:45: Commercialization Session (led by Faruk) 

• Commercialization Tenets and Case Studies 

• Live Exercise: Reviewing a Biotech Commercial Strategy & Business Model 

11:15-11:30: Networking 

11:30-12:30: Office Hours 

Private sessions with the Speakers (Opt in on registration page)