Bob Rauker, CEO of Plano-based medical device company Belluscura, one of two Dallas-area life science companies to go public in London this summer, will outline the reasoning for and benefits of accessing capital this way in a fireside chat with Rachel Carroll, President & Managing Partner of Edison Group, a global independent equity research and investor relations company.

Each year, THBI hosts the annual Summit and Luminary Awards events to highlight the world-class innovation taking place across the state and to educate state policy leaders. This fall, we are excited to plan for the first in-person event since the 2019 Fall Summit. This event will include a half day conference and will host conversations highlighting health policy initiatives and issues impacting patient access, research and development, and the future of the healthcare and life sciences industries in Texas. The event will also highlight industry leaders who have furthered innovation in Texas with the presentation of the annual Luminary Awards at a dinner following the Summit. The Luminary Award honors individuals for their contributions and efforts to further the development of the life science industry in Texas.

Founders Circle is a discussion forum for life science startup founders and C-level executives. This series is facilitated by industry experts and investment professionals and centers on business challenges that all early-stage life science companies face. Discuss innovative growth strategies and learn from the experiences of an exclusive network of your peers.