Jason Margaca Dave Howell Rachel Salazar Vanita Sood

(2.6) Creating Your Future: Safe and Sound or Destination Unknown

A Talk by Dave Howell , Jason Margaca , Vanita Sood and Rachel Salazar

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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. 

September 10, 2024, 02:00 PM

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

About The Speakers

Dave Howell

Dave Howell

Chief Marketing Officer, Legit Security

Dave is Chief Marketing Officer at Legit Security and a member of the company’s executive leadership team.


Jason Margaca

Jason Margaca

Co-Founder / Director, VNeck Media / Fundworthy

Jason Margaca began his career in the arts, focusing on music, dance, and film.


Vanita Sood

Vanita Sood

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.


Rachel Salazar

Rachel Salazar

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.

Location

Suffolk University

120 Tremont Street, Boston

Faculty Dining Room - 4th Floor

Suffolk University

Main Sponsor

Suffolk University's Sawyer Business School

The Sawyer Business School occupies an unrivaled position at the nexus of Boston’s private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Our learners enjoy unparalleled access to the city’s financial and innovation clusters, seats of government, nonprofit organizations, and world-class healthcare institutions.

Main Sponsor

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