This session will highlight the pros and cons of incubators, crowdfunding, mentors, and university tech transfers. Speakers will share their insights on how to select and fully utilize the model that’s right for your company.
Moderator
David W. Kantaros, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Panelists
John Harthorne, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, MassChallenge, Inc.
Hugo Van Vuuren, Founding Partner, The Experiment Fund
Gus Weber, Principal, Polaris Venture Partners
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