(2.6) Creating Your Future: Safe and Sound or Destination Unknown
A Talk by Dave Howell , Jason Margaca , Vanita Sood and Rachel Salazar
About this Talk
This session is perfect for folks debating on a career change or graduating school and figuring out what’s next. Embark on a journey of self-discovery as we explore the age-old debate: Should you join a startup or a corporate company?
During this panel you’ll learn from others who have been in your shoes before, specifically diving into:
- How to approach the decision-making process of joining a startup, from evaluating personal goals to assessing risk tolerance
- The unique benefits of joining a startup
- Potential watch-outs when considering a startup
- Advice they would give to someone who is currently debating joining a startup verse larger company
This session is part of Startup Boston Week 2024 and is perfect for folks who are thinking about first steps in their career or are currently decades into their career and contemplating a change.
About The Speakers
Chief Marketing Officer, Legit Security
Dave is Chief Marketing Officer at Legit Security and a member of the company’s executive leadership team.
Co-Founder / Director, VNeck Media / Fundworthy
Jason Margaca began his career in the arts, focusing on music, dance, and film.
SVP, Head of Drug Discovery Research, Fable Therapeutics
Vanita Sood is currently SVP, Head of Drug Discovery Research at Fable Therapeutics, a Versant Ventures NewCo.
Sr Vice President R&D, Strategy & Operations, Bicara Therapeutics
As an accomplished drug development executive, Rachel brings to Bicara more than two decades of experience as a strategic leader in both early and late-stage clinical development, advancing novel drugs in the clinic and expanding the value of marketed products.
