11:00 AM - 11:05 AM ET
© 2021 WOODRUFF SAWYER
LIFE SCIENCES
Insurance Services | Risk Management | Employee Benefits
Wednesday, November 10
SPEAKERS
The Pasea Hotel & Spa
Huntington Beach, CA
VENUE
Experts from Cooley, NYSE, Deloitte, Ambrx, Cowen, JP Morgan, Maze Therapeutics, Bain Capital Life Sciences, Gilmartin, Mammoth Biosciences, NewYorkBio, Eventide, and Woodruff Sawyer will speak on how to prepare for a successful IPO in the life sciences industry.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Presented by Amanda Hindlian, Global Head of Capital Markets of the New York Stock Exchange
REGISTER
Rich Segal
Partner, Cooley
Mark Sodano
Partner, Deloitte
Mark Hanulak
Partner, Deloitte
Sean Coady
Senior Vice President, Woodruff Sawyer
Joy Ghosh, Ph.D.
Senior Research Analyst, Eventide Funds
Bill Kadel
Vice President, Cowen
Amanda Hindlian
Global Head of Capital Markets, New York Stock Exchange
Brad Benini
Vice President, Healthcare Equity Capital Markets, JP Morgan
PARTNERS
1:15 PM
Panel I - Current Issues for SPAC IPOs
Featuring Gregg Noel of Skadden & Dan Berry of Woodruff Sawyer
Moderated by Priya Huskins of Woodruff Sawyer
Break!
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch on the Ocean Lawn and Terrace
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Behavioral Health: Changing the Dialogue
Presented by: Peter Freeburg, MA, LPCC and Laura Magnuson, MA, MS, LMFAT, both with CIGNA
As behavioral health concerns become more prevalent, employer groups and community members are beginning to recognize the need for behavioral health innovations. Cigna clinicians Laura Magnuson and Peter Freeburg will discuss the importance of focusing on behavioral health, as well as share Cigna’s pursuit to help increase behavioral well-being in the workplace and communities.
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Happiness Pays Workshop!
Presented by: Tia Graham, Founder, Arrive at Happy
Happy employees make their customers happy and when customers are happy, the company is successful! In a 2015 Happiness & Productivity study from The University of Warwick, research demonstrated that happy employees are 10%-12% more productive than unhappy employees. Harvard’s Shawn Achor writes, "People who cultivate a positive mind-set perform better in the face of challenge. This is the ‘happiness advantage’—every business outcome shows improvement when the brain is positive.” This Arrive At Happy workshop will include additional teachings from Happiness At Work research. Attendees will learn and practice evidence-based behaviors and exercises and the breakout will allow for deeper exploration with interactive conversations, as well as small group and pair work. Tia Graham partners with organizations to teach happiness and transform cultures through workshops, retreats, keynote talks, and culture work.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Break!
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
The Art of Negotiation
Presented by: Vysali Soundararajan, Esq., Corporate Counsel, Woddruff Sawyer
In this discussion, we will be exploring the art and science of negotiation from the initial stages of what you need to do before you even walk into the room, all the way through what you should be asking yourself after it’s all done.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Feedforward, not Feedback: The Power of Performance Partnerships
Presented by: Joe Hirsh, Managing Director, Semaca Partners
There are few things more challenging than giving difficult feedback.
In this entertaining and evidence-based talk, leaders at all levels will make the leap towards “feedforward,” a powerful shift in how we think about the performance and potential of others.
Packed with actionable insights and real takeaway value, this talk will give you the tools to form a new feedback mindset that eliminates conflict and builds every team’s capacity to communicate with greater authenticity, agency, and accountability. Easy to learn and proven to work, feedforward will strengthen your workplace culture and relationships by tapping into the unique strengths and skills of every team member.
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Check-in
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
7:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Dinner in the Blue Room
Cocktail Reception on Blue Room Terrace
Thursday, April 23
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast on the Ocean Lawn and Terrace
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Understanding Vision Plan Benefits in Today’s Marketplace
Presented by: Dr. John Lahr, VP/Medical Director, FAAO
This course provides insight into the “true” value of vision benefits by understanding the eye examination component of the vision plan, which goes well beyond a prescription to obtain eyeglasses or contact lenses. Learning what eye care professionals view in the back of the eye will illustrate how diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, as well as common sight-threatening eye diseases are covered. Linking eye exam findings to medical and pharmacy diagnosis code data can add increased early identification and referral sources to a company’s wellness and disease management programs. We’ll also cover many common vision benefit questions such as network composition, common terms and conditions, online resources, and more.
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Break!
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
The HealthCare Puzzle – Niche Players in the Healthcare Space
Panelists: Alyson Friedensohn, Stephanie Tilenius, and Sam Holliday
Moderator: Dave Kerrigan, Founder, Sante Nasc, LLCf
For years, employers and benefits professionals looked to their health plan for solutions related to the health of their employees. However, the amount of VC money and growth in the digital health space in recent years has spawned a whole new world of point solutions that are able to tackle health challenges previously unaddressed or under-addressed. During this panel discussion, you’ll have the opportunity to meet three CEOs representing mental health, chronic disease management, and digestive health. Learn about their solutions as well as how they’ve positioned their companies for growth in the employer space. Hear about how they’ve grown, the challenges they’ve had, and how they deliver for their employer clients.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Back to the Future!
Presented by: Greg Drobnick, CEO, Heal
Doctor house calls, now with the most cutting-edge technology, delivers great outcomes for patients and significant savings + retention for partners.
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM ET
AGENDA
Path to Going Public
Featuring Rich Segal of Cooley, Mark Hanulak and Mark Sodano of Deloitte, and Sean Coady of Woodruff Sawyer with Teri Loxam of SQZ Biotechnologies
12:05 PM - 12:15 PM ET
10 Minute Break
Life Sciences CEO Panel
Featuring Feng Tian, Ph.D. of Ambrx, Jason Coloma Ph.D. of Maze Therapeutics and Trevor Martin of Mammoth Biosciences
Moderated by Derek Brand of New York Bio
Closing Remarks
Concluding remarks presented by Woodruff Sawyer and New York Stock Exchange
12:55 PM - 1:40 PM ET
1:40 PM - 1:45 PM ET
To learn more about our brokerage and consulting services for SPACs, please contact Yelena Dunaevsky, Esq. at ydunaevsky@woodruffsawyer.com.
QUESTIONS?
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
8:00AM - 11:45 AM PT / 11:00AM - 1:45 PM ET
SUMMIT
LIFE SCIENCES IPO VIRTUAL SUMMIT
WATCH NOW
2020
SPAC MID-YEAR UPDATE
Woodruff Sawyer is pleased to host the 2020 SPAC Mid-Year Update Webinar with RBC Capital Markets, Skadden, Ernst & Young, Nasdaq, and Donnelley Financial Solutions. This 90 minute webinar will provide SPAC sponsors and market participants with the latest SPAC market updates, practical insights and advice from SPAC industry leaders.
Part I of the Webinar will focus on SPAC IPOs. We will discuss the latest wave of IPOs, changes in process, tips on how to run an IPO from filing to listing, changes in approach due to COVID-19, options to consider and costs to watch out for. Part II of the Webinar will cover the latest developments in SPAC combinations (DESPACs). We will discuss the current acquisition market, recent challenges related to COVID-19, tips on valuation of potential targets and preventable or minimizable costs.
Part II of the Webinar will cover the latest developments in SPAC combinations (DESPACs). We will discuss the current acquisition market, recent challenges related to COVID-19, tips on valuation of potential targets and preventable or minimizable costs.
Our experts can lead you through the complexities of your exposures, with services in:
HOW WE CAN HELP
- Directors & Officers coverage for your management team before and after the IPO
- M&A Representations & Warranties Insurance for your business combination
- Insurance diligence review of the Target
- Risk management and claims support at all times
- Creative company and deal-specific solutions, including:
- Errors & Omissions Coverage
- Cyber Liability
- Tax Liability
- Contingent Liability
To learn more about our brokerage and consulting services for SPACs, please contact Yelena Dunaevsky, Esq. at ydunaevsky@woodruffsawyer.com.
QUESTIONS?
RESOURCES
Guide to Insurance for SPACs
QUESTIONS?
To learn more about our brokerage and consulting services for SPACs, please contact:
QUESTIONS?
US SPAC Primer
Nasdaq SPAC Leadership
Skadden Tax Publication
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FEATURED BLOG POST
When a SPAC Buys a Lemon: The Song and Dance at Akazoo
On June 1, 2020, Nasdaq Stock Market announced that it will delist the ordinary shares and warrants of Akazoo S.A. Learn more by reading this article originally published in the American Bar Association's Business Law Today.
Keep pace and get prepared to IPO with this informative Life Sciences event hosted by industry leaders.
In our first session we'll show you the 'Path to Going Public':
- This session will be split into three where experts from three different industries will expose what it takes to IPO within each of their fields. You'll learn about new updates in the legal, accounting, and insurance industries that could impact you on your way to success.
- Our CEOs will share their experiences and outlook on raising capital and going public. These seasoned professionals have all been around the block and are ready to share their secrets of success.
Our last session is a panel of 3 CEOs who've all recently raised capital:
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM ET
ECM & Investor Panel
Featuring Brad Benini of JP Morgan and Bill Kadel of Cowen speaking on ECM as well as Joy Ghosh of Eventide Funds and Ricky Sun of Bain Capital Life Sciences.
Moderated by Laurence Watts of Gilmartin
Industry leaders share market insights on what it takes to go public in 2022
Cody Carroll
Senior Marketing Manager, Field Marketing, Woodruff Sawyer
Next, we'll chat with Investors and ECM professionals:
- This panel of professionals will discuss past current and future fundraising backdrops. You'll hear about what it takes to raise capital straight from the mouth of an investor.
Ricky Sun
Managing Director, Bain Capital Life Sciences
Laurence Watts
Managing Director, Gilmartin
Feng Tian Ph. D.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Ambrx
Jason Coloma Ph.D.
President, Chief Mazer,
Maze Therapeutics
Trevor Martin
Chief Executive Officer, Mammoth Biosciences
Derek Brand
Chief Operating Officer, NewYorkBIO
Luke Brown
Director, Healthcare Capital Markets, New York Stock Exchange
Teri Loxam
Chief Financial Officer, SQZ Biotechnologies
Megan Rath
VP Client Executive, Woodruff Sawyer
12:45 PM - 12:55 PM ET
10 Minute Break
