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Virtual

Feb 25, 2026 12:00 PM - May 12, 2026 1:00 PM

DIA LIFT Series Biotech Masterclass: Empowering Biotech Breakthroughs

Building Fundable Ventures and Strategic Partnerships

Part 3: Financing Biotech: Why Financial Thinking Matters as Much as the Science for Successful Outcomes and Exits

Session Chair(s)

Sahirzeeshan  Ali

Sahirzeeshan Ali

Founder and General Partner

Modi Ventures, United States

Andrew  Lo, PHD, MA, MBA, PMP

Andrew Lo, PHD, MA, MBA, PMP

Charles E. and Susan T. Harris Professor of Finance, Sloan School of Management

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States

This session introduces the foundational financial models used in the biotech and healthcare industries, highlighting the unique factors that influence valuation and investment decisions. Participants will gain insight into common exit strategies—including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and licensing—and learn how these pathways shape financial planning and strategic growth.

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