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Every entrepreneur needs an angel!  BioArbor invites you to listen to "What Angels Seek" in start-ups. Our panel of angels neither has wings, nor do they carry a magic wand, but they have made several investments in the region's life science companies. They will share their investment experiences with you, as well as their views of the investment trends within life sciences arena. In the era of healthcare reform and financial market gyrations, this panel will bring some valuable insights for BioArbor attendees. As always, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the speakers after the event.

Networking - 5:00 pm

Program - 6:00 pm

Speakers

     Jerry Callahan, PhD, MBA, MS - Chief Operating Officer, Hopen Therapeutics
     David Sarns - Managing Member, 360 Advisors LLC
     Matt Turner - President and CEO, Amherst Fund

Jerry Callahan, PhD, MBA, MS
Chief Operating Officer, Hopen Therapeutics

Hopen Therapeutics is a private investment and management firm focused on helping early- to mid-stage life science developments achieve commercial success.  As Hopen’s operational leader, Jerry Callahan is responsible for human resources, business development, finance, and organizational development. He has more than 15 years of operational leadership experience, most recently serving as Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Supply Chain at Twinlab/Metabolife. He played a key role in the company’s growth through acquisitions and new product launches. Jerry serves on the board of several private equity and venture capital organizations focused on the life sciences. 

David Sarns
Managing Member, 360 Advisors LLC

David R. Sarns has 25 years of experience in leading global organizations in the investment and securities field.  He currently manages 360 Advisors, LLC, an advisory firm offering investment and management services to SI Company, a family partnership. Previously David was Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director at Rockefeller & Co., Inc., in New York, NY.  Prior to that, David spent 12 years at SG Cowen Securities Corporation, also in New York, where he began as a Senior Portfolio Manager/Director and eventually served as both the Chief Administrative Officer/Managing Director and Director of Strategic Development. David received his BA degree from Michigan State University in 1977 and an MBA from the University of Michigan in 1981.