Supporting Vendor

  • hui HU

    A veteran of the MedTech industry, Hui Hu combines 8 years of technical leadership as a Senior Physicist at GE Healthcare with over 25 years as a serial entrepreneur and investor. He has a proven track record of guiding innovations and startups through the full lifecycle—securing NIH and VC funding and leading them to successful…

  • Rafael Kartaszynski

    Dr. Rafael H. Kartaszyński, MBA is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and investor with a long track record of building and scaling international companies. As an experienced founder, CTO, and CEO, he has led ventures through every stage of growth in the healthcare and IT industries, resulting in a multimillion-dollar exit and millions in funding acquired….

  • BioHealth Innovation

    BHI is a regional innovation intermediary that accelerates and facilitates technology transfer and commercialization of market-relevant research in federal labs, universities, and biohealth companies in the Region. It is a private-public partnership in the form of a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that connects the Region’s innovation assets to provide integrated technical knowledge, financial means and entrepreneurial/managerial…

  • Karin Chu

    Karin Chu Hernandez is an Executive Director and Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. She has experience with a range of affluent clients, such as international families and successful legal and consulting partners, who seek the sophisticated guidance of an industry leader to pursue the financial future they envision. She is a powerful advocate, helping…

  • Gina Bongiovi

    I am a Las Vegas native, graduate of Bishop Gorman High School (the old campus, for those in the know), and JD/MBA alum of UNLV. I have attended practically every rubber chicken lunch this city had to offer as I built Bongiovi Law Firm, founded in 2008. For anyone keeping track, 2008 was a GREAT…

  • Bongiovi Law Firm

    Since 2008, Bongiovi Law Firm has been a constant presence in the Nevada business community. We are committed to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses navigate everything from entity formation and corporate governance to commercial leases, contracts, succession planning and exits. Additionally, we offer licensed-attorney support to understaffed in-house legal departments and guide nonprofits in proper…

  • Karnik Aswani

    A multidisciplinary professional with over 4 years of experience at the intersection of data science, economics, project management, and research. I specialize in data analytics, machine learning, and process optimization, leveraging my expertise to drive impactful, data-informed decisions. With advanced degrees in Data Science and Engineering Management, I bring a strong foundation in analytical thinking…

  • Allen Turner

    I am a US intellectual property (IP) attorney who practices out of Utah and now Nevada (patents only in Nevada). Professionally, I have worked in most areas of intellectual property law (patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and related litigation), with a special emphasis in obtaining patent and trademark protection for chemical and life sciences developments…

  • Laura Prendergast

    I am a molecular geneticist with a background in biology and recombinant DNA technology and I am known for my innovative approach to gene expression. My pioneering work in gene therapy, envisioned in 1988, aimed to combat HIV by introducing genetic material to suppress its replication. My extensive experience in cell and molecular biology, signal…

  • Abante Scientific

    Kasia Hein-Peters, MD, the founder and CEO of Abante Scientific, believes that human ingenuity will solve the world's biggest health challenges. We work with healthcare, life science, and digital health leaders to scale innovations and build the company's innovation capabilities. We solve the following challenges: √ Accelerating company growth and meeting strategic goals despite the…