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Carolina Innovations Seminar

November 2, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

G1 Therapeutics – From SBIR to IPO
Mark Velleca, MD, PhD, CEO of G1 Therapeutics

During this seminar, CEO Mark Velleca will discuss G1’s history from its founding (originally as G-Zero) in 2008 to its IPO in 2017. He will highlight the importance of people, IP, technology, focus, and most of all patience in turning a fledgling idea into a thriving enterprise.

The Office of Commercialization and Economic Development offers various workshops, including the Carolina Innovations Seminar. This monthly series of events gives you the opportunity to hear from a lineup of distinguished guest speakers who are experts in a wide range of topics related to innovation, commercializing research and starting new ventures. Join colleagues in the Great Room at Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery from 5:30 to 6:30 p .m. on the first Thursday of each month to hear the guest speaker presentation. Afterwards, you’re invited to networking reception in the same space, where you can connect with other attendees, unwind and share insights.

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Date:
November 2, 2017
Time:
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm