🌟 Power Talk with Industry Titans 🌟
Are you curious about how life sciences can drive innovation and make a real-world impact? 💡
Want to explore how research-based ideas can grow into successful startup companies? 📈
Wondering how to apply your scientific skills beyond the lab? 🔍
🎉 Join Innovation OnBoard UofT for an exclusive Q&A session with Dr. Wayne Pommen, Chief Revenue Officer at Affirm and former CEO of PayBright, alongside Dr. Morgan Barense, Professor at the University of Toronto, Canada Research Chair, and CEO & Co-Founder of Hippocamera.
💼 Meet the Speakers:
- Dr. Wayne Pommen: From PhD researcher to industry leader, Wayne shows how academic insights can fuel a multi-billion-dollar company. As the founder and former President of PayBright, he scaled the company from a 5-person team to 250 employees, leading to a $340 million acquisition by Affirm in 2021. Now serving as Chief Revenue Officer of the multi-billion-dollar fintech company Affirm, Wayne drives strategy and growth across revenue teams. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge.
- Dr. Morgan Barense: Research-driven startups are on the rise, and Dr. Barense is at the forefront. As a Professor at the University of Toronto, Canada Research Chair, and CEO & Co-Founder of HippoCamera, she has translated her research into a memory-enhancement startup that bridges lab discoveries with real-world applications. Her journey demonstrates how science can spark meaningful innovation through entrepreneurship.
💬What to Expect:
✨ Engage with these influential leaders, ask your burning questions about the intersection of science and industry, and gain valuable advice on the dos and don’ts at the early stages of your career!
📝Don’t miss this opportunity—register today! ✨
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