We are excited to invite you to the next Talks at the Square event at BioInnovation Institute. On October 28th, we will welcome Karen Firestone for an insightful keynote titled, “An Investor’s Perspective on Valuing Start-up Companies”.
Karen Firestone will explore how investors make critical decisions about where to place their capital, the evolution of venture capital investments in start-ups, and the impact of market volatility on the industry. She will explore key trends shaping Life Sciences investing and IPOs, offer a fresh perspective on what defines a “Really Good Idea” in a start-up, and provide practical rules for entrepreneurs aiming for success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the factors that drive investment decisions and the broader implications for start-ups today!
About Karen Firestone:
Karen Firestone is Executive Chairman and co-founder of Aureus Asset Management, an investment firm that manages over $6 billion of assets for families, individuals, and non-profit entities.
Previously, she spent 22 years at Fidelity Investments, most recently as a diversified fund manager of Destiny 1 Fund, the Large Cap Fund, Advisor Large Cap Fund and managing numerous sector funds, including Biotechnology, Health Care, and Media. Her Fidelity career began as an assistant fund manager to Peter Lynch on the Magellan Fund. She was twice named to the Institutional Investor “Best of the BuySide” All Star team. In 2022, Karen was named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 list of women, recognizing achievements occurring from age fifty and beyond.