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The Top Opportunities for Stem Cell Startup Companies

As traditional advisory firms reshape their service delivery, create new services, and innovate business models, we will explore the biggest opportunities for the industry.

This online panel is a unique opportunity for passionate, like-minded professionals to join a curated discussion with 15+ panelists and advance the thinking in this field. If selected, you will network with equal caliber peers, learn more than you contribute, gain recognition in the published report, and earn points and cash rewards. This robust knowledge networking experience is open asynchronously, around-the-clock for your convenience (no-meetings required).

In this early stage, we are asking relevant experts to engage in a light brainstorming session to offer ideas and validate one another's responses. Once approved (within 24 hours), you can review the responses, nominate more answers, and build on other panelists' ideas.

In this exercise, panelists will:
1. Discuss and nominate the trends
2. Rank and prioritize points made by your peers
3. React to the latest media/reports in this space
4. Enjoy engaging and network with peers inside your industry

Below is a preview of some of the topics that are already being discussed. Participation for selected panelist is 100% online and at your own convenience.

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- Professors
- Researchers
- Entrepreneuers
- CEOs
- CTOs

Applicants
Leonardo Ferrei
Postdoctoral Scholar at UCSF
I did my PhD at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, where we were the first t ur CRISPR/Cas9 in human hematopoietic stem cells (2 patents, 2014 publications) and developed universally compatible embryonic stem cells (1 patent, 2019 publication). Currently the Jeffrey G. Klein Family Diabetes Fellow at UCSF
Bertha Deland
Clinical trainer & Education Specialist
Besides being a genetic researcher, as well as running the Stem Cell Research Oversight committee in conjunction. With being an IRB panel manager, I am directly and personally impacted by stem cell advances. I have close family and friends with Parkinson’s, dementia and neurological issues.
Alessandro Isidor
Medical Doctor, Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Center, AORMN, Pesaro, Italy
I am involved in hematopoietic stem cell transplant and cell-therapy trials since early 2000. I am a Clinical hematologist with a PhD in Experimental Hematology, very well experienced in cell-therapies field.
Andrea Weston
Associate Research Fellow
I oversee the stem cell model group at a major Pharmaceutical company. Prior to my current role, I was involved in building a stem cell platform at another company. I have first-hand experience incorporating iPSC-derived models into drug discovery programs across a broad range of therapeutic areas.
Martin Nwadiu
IT, Biomedical Informatics, Aging biology & Neuroscience Researcher
My goal is to take part in drug research and health policy solutions that improves healthspan and extend life-expectancy of senior which is a priority focus of the SDGs. I am currently completing a Master of Science Program in Global Issues and Gerontology at the University of Stirling (UK) and have completed a B.Sc. degree in Anatomy at the University of Ilorin, which is the best ranked University in Nigeria, according to the 4 International Colleges and Universities (4ICU) ranking in 2014. I graduated as one of the best top three graduating student for the 2014/2015 academic session from the Department of Anatomy, University of Ilorin with a CGPA of 4.16 (83.2%) out of 5. I have also completed a B.Sc. degree at the University of the People (US), where I studied Computer Science. At the University of the People, I graduated with a CGPA of 3.272 (81.8%) out of 4, and was listed in the honors list for seven (7) consecutive terms.  I have taken courses on Health Economics from World Bank, and Artificial Intelligence from University of Helsinki, Finland. My article on the use iPSCs and CRISPR technology to investigate effective corrective strategies for dementia, have been accepted for publication after minor corrections.
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“I like that I can do this when I have time,
and there is no set schedule.”


Eric Allen, Senior Manager, Supply Chain at EY

“I find the topics engaging and I love the
flexibility of checking in and providing insights
at my convenience.”

Kimberly Underwood, Consultant at Underwood Consulting

“Great platform, great questions and topics.
The potential to earn a little more money for
participating is nice as well.”

Oren Birks, Sr. Director of IT at PBI-Gordon

“I really enjoy being on the panels, sharing
information and reading the perspective of the
other panelists. It is quite intriguing and most
all of the panelists are quite bright.”

Patty Soltis, CX Strategist at Kinetic Edge Consultants

“Very interactive, informative and without
any inherent bias. This is as good a collaborative
platform as you can get.”

Pinaki Banerjee, Program Director at ITC InfoTech

“It is a perfect platform not just to share
but to learn and stay updated.”


Armando Leyva, HR Director at 360º HC

FAQ
  • add remove What is Currnt?
    Currnt is a “Knowledge Networking” platform where companies and professionals come to stay relevant on the latest advances in their industries in the face of the increasing pace of change. Companies sponsor panels to learn about where markets are headed or how to leverage new capabilities. Professionals join to demonstrate and develop their passions with equal caliber peers in expert-only facilitated online engagements. On Currnt, we take our passions seriously and ourselves lightly. See our Community Guidelines, to learn more of the rules of the road, here are some highlights

    • Be yourself. The authenticity of Currnt begins with the passion of people.
    • Be respectful. This applies to every person, at all times.
    • Be inclusive. Tolerate, welcome, and consider diverse people and perspectives.
    • Build empathy and understanding. Engage in debates that are in good faith.
    • Foster meaningful and genuine connections. This is what Currnt is all about.
    • Do not plagiarize or fail to cite other’s ideas.
    • Don’t game the points by trying to coordinate intentional recognition.
  • add remove How do Panels work?
    The panel is like a facilitated forum of hand selected experts on a topic sponsored by a company that wants to learn fast. Panels are organized in chapters called Themes that focus on one subtopic at a time. In some panels Themes are only 24 hours in duration, in others they are a week long, and in some they are two weeks long. When one Theme closes, a new one begins. You come in when you feel like it, but try to come in twice per Theme. You earn points from your peers and the facilitator when they react to your ideas. Likewise, others earn points when you interact on their posts. The more we discuss and debate, the better the insights, the more points earned by all.

  • add remove Why should I apply? Do I get paid?
    Professionals join Currnt because they want to remain relevant on subjects they’re passionate about and subjects that are shaping the future of their industry. They also:

    • Engage and connect with equal caliber peers in their industry
    • Learn and enhance their knowledge
    • Get recognized and rewarded for providing their inputs and thought-leadership
    • When specified above in the project description, you can earn honorarium payments and/or recognition points redeemable for cash. Learn more here.
  • add remove Are there specific times I need to participate?
    There are no set times for calls or meetings. Participation is 100% online on the Currnt platform and engagement between the all expert panelists is asynchronous in written form. Just come in twice per Theme, at your convenience.

  • add remove How do KnowledgeStreams and DesignSprints work?
    Streams are ongoing online engagements for exploration or working iteratively with a panel, and Sprints are on-demand engagement to get to actionable insights quickly. Both are facilitated and are always-on for participants to engage at-convenience. The conversations are segmented into Themes which are subtopics which are like chapters in a book. In a 4 Day Sprint, Themes are 24 hours, whereas a Theme in a Stream is every two week. Throughout the discussion, the facilitator highlights and categorizes the “key takeaways” to be voted and distilled into a summary report. It’s also common that other pieces of content (whitepapers, blogs, podcasts) are also prepared from the distilled insights.

  • add remove I’ve applied. Now what?
    Your application will be internally reviewed in the following 24-48hrs and screened for any conflict of interest, and general fit. Next your application will be shortlisted for the sponsor to accept, bookmark or reject. You will receive a notification each step of the way, but expect this may take a couple of days, or even weeks if the panel is new. Nevertheless, in addition to the notifications, you can always go back to the Apply page to view the status of your application.

  • add remove I’ve been selected. What am I expected to do when selected?
    Once you receive your Welcome Email, please RSVP by clicking the link in the notification. You can also gain access to the panel through your ‘My Currnt’ at the top of the page. Finally, once you have RSVP’d by logging into the panel, there is often a Welcome Tab where you can introduce yourself to the other panelists. If it’s a new panel, the first Theme will launch in a few days, if it’s an ongoing panel just jump right in by reacting to the question or to what the other panelists had to say.

  • add remove If I have other questions or issues, what should I do?
    Please contact support to answer any other questions or troubleshoot any issues via email or chat.

The Top Opportunities for Stem Cell Startup Companies