BioArbor October 2026

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)

Plymouth Green Innovation Community - The Kiva Conference Center

3600 Green Court
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
United States

Event Details

Seeing What Others Miss: Lessons from a Physician, Entrepreneur & Venture Investor

Moderated by Micaela Trexler, PhD
What separates promising ideas from market-changing healthcare innovations? Join Louis Cannon, MD, Founder & CEO of Biostar Capital, for a candid fireside conversation on identifying unmet clinical needs, evaluating emerging technologies, attracting investment, and translating innovation into commercial success. Drawing on decades of experience as a physician, entrepreneur, inventor, and venture investor, Dr. Cannon will share practical lessons for founders, innovators, and life science leaders.

BioArbor is Generously Supported by:

Who You'll Meet

Startup teams in biotech, medtech, diagnostics, digital health, and therapeutics
Researchers exploring translation and commercialization
Entrepreneurs transforming discoveries into products
Early-stage investors, strategic partners, and ecosystem builders
Local service providers that can help with a wide range of early startup needs

Why Attend

Build connections that matter
Meet the people who open doors in life sciences—investors, mentors, collaborators, and supporters.
Get actionable insights
Gain practical guidance you can use immediately: formation strategy, capital planning, regulatory pathways, IP essentials, clinical roadmapping, and more.
Tap into Michigan’s innovation engine
Join the community powering Michigan’s next generation of venture-backed life science companies.