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SUMMARY:AIHealth Venture Day
DESCRIPTION:AlHealth Venture Day will bring together innovators from across WashU and the broader health innovation ecosystem to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming health care\, research and entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\nThroughout the event\, attendees will hear from investors\, founders\, faculty and industry leaders\, discover emerging technologies and connect with collaborators shaping the future of Al in health. \n\n\n\nWhat Gets Funded? Venture Capital Perspectives on Health AI Startups // Hear from leading investors about what makes a health AI startup fundable\, what they look for in founders and technologies\, common pitfalls to avoid and advice for turning promising innovations into successful ventures. \n\n\n\nModerator: Chenyang LuFounding DirectorAI for Health Institute\, WashU \n\n\n\nLearn more and register
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/09/23/2026-09-10-auto-draft/
LOCATION:Umrath Lounge in Umrath Hall\, Danforth Campus\, Umrath Hall\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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SUMMARY:Marketing Workshop with Alex Wolk
DESCRIPTION:Ever feel like marketing is one of those things every startup needs but nobody has the budget for? In this workshop on marketing basics\, participants will explore why marketing matters and how to strategically build a strong presence even with limited startup resources. The session will be led by Alex Wolk\, founder of INSITE ADVICE\, where he helps clients strengthen their marketing ROI through practical\, results-oriented digital strategy. \n\n\n\nAlex’s work centers on web design and development\, SEO and SEM\, social media marketing\, conversion optimization\, and marketing automation. With experience helping brands attract the right audience and turn interest into action through engaging digital experiences and lead nurturing\, he brings a hands-on perspective to building an effective marketing presence on a limited budget. \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/09/24/2026-07-29-marketing-workshop/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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SUMMARY:STL in Motion: Find Your Place in a Growing Region
DESCRIPTION:with Isaiah Pasek-Santiago of Greater St. Louis\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n“What does growth in St. Louis look like—and how can you be part of it? \n\n\n\nJoin the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship for a conversation and presentation with Isaiah Pasek-Santiago of Greater St. Louis\, Inc. exploring the work\, industries and projects shaping the growth of the St. Louis region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreater St. Louis\, Inc. works across the 15-county bi-state metropolitan area to drive economic growth\, strengthen the region’s business environment and create opportunities for people and companies to thrive. Its work spans business growth\, small business development\, public policy\, leadership development\, and recruiting job creators to the 15-county bi-state metro. \n\n\n\nDuring this interactive session\, Isaiah will introduce attendees to the work happening across the region and highlight why St. Louis offers a unique environment for founders\, emerging professionals and anyone looking to build\, grow and make an impact in the St. Louis region. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re considering launching a venture\, looking for career opportunities or simply want to better understand the St. Louis innovation and business ecosystem\, this session is an opportunity to discover what the region has to offer and how you can become part of its future.” \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/09/30/2026-09-03-gsl-and-skandalaris/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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SUMMARY:Innovation Conversation: Chemical Discoveries Fueling the Future of Wearable Health
DESCRIPTION:Description: Join the Skandalaris Center for a conversation with WashU chemistry alumnus\, former BARDA leader\, and healthcare innovation executive\, Sandeep Patel. Through the lens of wearable health technologies\, Sandeep will explore how chemical discoveries\, engineering advances\, and entrepreneurial vision come together to transform scientific breakthroughs into solutions with real-world impact & how cross-disciplinary collaboration can give rise to next-generation sensing and diagnostic platforms. \n\n\n\nSandeep Patel\, PhD\, is the CEO and co-founder of Catalyze\, a company focused on developing AI-powered infrastructure to accelerate scientific research funding and execution. He previously served as the inaugural Director of the Division of Research\, Innovation\, and Ventures (DRIVe) at BARDA within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this role\, he built and led a team that managed over $1 billion in high-risk\, high-reward funding during the COVID-19 response. \n\n\n\nBefore his tenure at BARDA\, Sandeep was instrumental in the Immediate Office of the HHS Secretary\, where he founded and led KidneyX\, a public-private partnership designed to stimulate the development of breakthrough therapies for kidney disease. He also championed the Presidential Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative\, aimed at reforming the nation’s organ transplant system\, reducing the number of patients on dialysis\, and enhancing efforts to prevent kidney failure.  \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, he led HHS’s initiative to apply novel methods\, such as incentive prizes and crowdsourcing\, to address complex health challenges across various HHS agencies. Sandeep has received the President’s Medal from the American Society of Nephrology and a Secretary’s Distinguished Service Award. Prior to these roles\, he worked as a scientific analyst for Thomson Reuters\, a scientist for an SBIR-backed startup\, and a Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the National Academy of Sciences. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/10/01/2026-08-24-innovation-conversation/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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SUMMARY:Value Proposition Workshop with Amit Kotharia
DESCRIPTION:What is the secret sauce of your venture? In this workshop on value propositions\, participants will learn how to identify what makes their startup truly compelling and communicate that value clearly to the people who matter most. The session will be led by Amit Kothari\, a tech founder\, longtime CEO\, and AI coach who brings a practical\, real-world perspective to building ventures that solve meaningful problems. \n\n\n\nAmit founded Tallyfy\, an AI-native workflow automation platform\, and has spent more than a decade as a CEO helping companies improve how they work. He has raised $3.6M\, works with organizations ranging from manufacturing to professional services\, and coaches CEOs on applying AI in ways that fit their actual workflows. He also teaches AI to MBA students at Oneday and mentors startups at the Skandalaris Center as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence\, bringing both founder experience and a strong teaching background to this session. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/10/08/2026-07-29-auto-draft-2/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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SUMMARY:Public Health IdeaBounce®
DESCRIPTION:Big ideas can build healthier communities.\n\n\n\nHave an idea that could improve health and well-being? Public Health IdeaBounce® is an opportunity to share it\, receive feedback and connect with people who want to help turn promising concepts into action. \n\n\n\nWe welcome ideas addressing public health challenges at any scale—from improving individual access to care to creating healthier neighborhoods\, systems and communities. Topics may include health equity\, mental health\, nutrition\, environmental health\, maternal health\, health technology\, disease prevention\, community wellness and more. \n\n\n\nIdeas can be early-stage\, and no business plan\, prototype or established team is required. You simply need a problem you care about and an idea worth exploring. \n\n\n\nPitch an Idea\n\n\n\nPresent your public health idea to a supportive audience of students\, faculty\, staff\, entrepreneurs\, health professionals and community members. Participants will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nPractice communicating their idea\n\n\n\nReceive helpful feedback\n\n\n\nMeet potential collaborators and mentors\n\n\n\nBuild connections across public health and entrepreneurship\n\n\n\nCompete for recognition and possible funding or prizes\n\n\n\n\nAttend and Join the Conversation\n\n\n\nYou do not need to pitch to participate. Come hear new ideas\, offer feedback and connect with people working to create healthier\, more equitable communities. \n\n\n\nPublic Health IdeaBounce® is open to WashU students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni and members of the broader community. Whether you bring an idea\, professional expertise or curiosity\, your perspective can help move an idea forward. \n\n\n\nWhat Could You Pitch?\n\n\n\nYour idea might address: \n\n\n\n\nAccess to healthcare and essential services\n\n\n\nMental and behavioral health\n\n\n\nHealth equity and social determinants of health\n\n\n\nNutrition\, food access and physical activity\n\n\n\nMaternal\, infant or family health\n\n\n\nEnvironmental and community health\n\n\n\nDisease prevention and health education\n\n\n\nDigital health\, medical technology or health data\n\n\n\nEmergency preparedness and community resilience\n\n\n\n\nThese are only starting points. If your idea can improve health or strengthen communities\, we want to hear it. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/10/19/2026-09-15-auto-draft-2/
LOCATION:Simon Hall\, Room 110\, 1 Brookings Drive\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Financial Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you building a startup but unsure where to start with the numbers? This Financials 101 workshop will introduce entrepreneurs to the fundamentals of startup finance in a practical\, easy-to-understand way. Learn how to read key financial statements\, understand revenue and expenses\, calculate burn rate and runway\, and get familiar with essential financial concepts every founder should know. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your financial foundation\, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to make smarter financial decisions for your startup. \n\n\n\n\n\nDylan Goodbary and Jeremy Farris of Regions Bank will lead this workshop\, bringing extensive experience in banking\, accounting\, and financial guidance. Dylan\, a banker with the Delmar branch in University City\, draws on his accounting background and years of banking experience to help clients navigate financial decisions and connect with valuable resources. He is passionate about supporting both his clients and the local community. \n\n\n\nJeremy serves as a Branch Manager for Regions Bank\, where he leads a team focused on providing exceptional financial guidance and customer service. Through his community involvement\, Jeremy enjoys connecting people with resources\, building partnerships\, and supporting initiatives that create opportunities for growth. \n\n\n\nTogether\, Dylan and Jeremy will provide practical insights into the financial fundamentals every entrepreneur should understand when building and growing a startup. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://skandalaris.wustl.edu/2026/10/29/2026-09-11-auto-draft/
LOCATION:Skandalaris Center\, Mallinckrodt 128\, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128\, St. Louis\, MO 63105
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