Bioeconomy Guild Night - April
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
5:00pm to 7:00pm
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New to Life Sciences: What I've Learned in my First Year at a Life Sciences Startup
In this session, Jason Watt, CEO & Co-Founder of FeynMed Solutions, shares insights from his first year navigating the sector from a quasi-outsider’s perspective. From shaping a business plan and crafting a compelling narrative to building a team, securing partners, and managing early-stage operations, this talk offers a candid look at the realities of starting and scaling in life sciences. It will also touch on fundraising and cap tables, lessons from JPM Healthcare Week, the realities of operating a facility without revenue, and preparing for future regulatory demands.
Jason Watt
Jason Watt is the CEO & Co-Founder of FeynMed Solutions
FeynMed
At FeynMed Solutions, we are pioneering next-generation nanotherapeutics to transform how infections and inflammation are managed across medicine. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, we use the unique properties of nanocrystalline silver to develop targeted treatments that overcome the limitations of traditional antibiotics and silver-based therapies. Our work will target critical applications from wound care and abdominal adhesion prevention to pulmonary, urinary, and ocular infections—addressing some of the most pressing needs in global healthcare.
8101 Gateway Blvd NW
Edmonton, AB, T6E 3X8