Lead & Invest In Life Sciences: From Lab To IPO

4 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

In 8 sessions you'll master investing & building life-saving biotech/healthtech — excel as an investor

Previously at

Barclays
Domain Associates
ATEM Capital
Syndax
Atea Pharmaceuticals

Course overview

Engineer Your Success In Life Sciences

Embark on a transformative journey to master the complexities of the Life Sciences industry and turn your passion into long-term wealth and impact on human health.


This concise and engaging weekend course provides a comprehensive framework of proven strategies for aspiring top-performers and experienced professionals alike.


Delve into the big picture of the full spectrum of key aspects of Life Sciences, including science, IP, market access, corporate governance, fundraising, valuation, and exit strategies.


Gain practical and highly industry-specific skills, from term sheet drafting to financial modeling as well as effectively scoring and building Life Sciences projects.


Join us for 8 sessions, each 3 hours long, on Saturdays and Sundays 3-6pm EST to achieve lasting success and advance human health!

Who is this course for

01

PROFESSIONALS

Take this course to champion cutting-edge initiatives or transition into an innovation role within your organization

02

FOUNDERS

Embark on a transformative journey with this step-by-step guide to building a multi-billion-dollar startup from the ground up

03

INVESTORS

Elevate your investment strategy: gain insights and expand your exposure to the dynamic and rewarding realm of Life Sciences

What you’ll get out of this course

Mastering the big picture

Gain a holistic view of pressing Life Sciences issues. Engage confidently in key discussions, drive informed decisions, and lead innovation. This course empowers you to become a thought leader in a dynamic field.

Build strategy and execute with precision

Excel in Life Sciences with this step-by-step guide — gain knowledge, skills, and resources to craft and execute effective strategies. Achieve objectives, navigate complexities, and maximize efficiency. Acquire tools for impactful outcomes in this dynamic sector.

Learn from a practitioner, collaborate with peers

Immerse yourself in real group cases guided by an experienced practitioner. Collaborate with peer professionals to address challenges, apply practical knowledge, and derive valuable insights. Enhance your expertise through hands-on, real-world scenarios in Life Sciences.

Benefit from tailored 1-1 sessions

Address your unique needs: whether it's launching an internal innovation initiative in a corporation, crafting a strategic plan, designing a pitch deck or fundraising plan for your startup, launching a fund or evaluating an investment opportunity.

This course includes

8 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

In-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

Projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

May 10—May 11

    May

    10

    W1 TECH: Life Sciences Trends

    Sat 5/105:00 PM—8:00 PM (UTC)

    May

    11

    W1 TECH: Life Sciences Trends Practicum

    Sun 5/115:00 PM—8:00 PM (UTC)

Week 2

May 12—May 18

    May

    17

    W2 LAW: Regulatory Affairs & IP Strategy

    Sat 5/175:00 PM—8:00 PM (UTC)

    May

    18

    W2 LAW: Global IP Strategy & Complete Terms of Venture Deals Guide

    Sun 5/185:00 PM—8:00 PM (UTC)

Week 3

May 19—May 25

    May

    24

    W3 OPERATIONS: Life Sciences Markets & Building The A Team

    Sat 5/245:00 PM—8:00 PM (UTC)

    May

    25

    W3 OPERATIONS: Venture Funds and Fundraising Practicum

    Sun 5/255:00 PM—8:00 PM (UTC)

Week 4

May 26—Jun 1

    May

    31

    W4 INVESTMENTS: Valuation of Binary Assets

    Sat 5/315:00 PM—8:00 PM (UTC)

    Jun

    1

    W4 INVESTMENTS: Exit Strategies and Graduation

    Sun 6/15:00 PM—8:00 PM (UTC)

Shape the future of Life Sciences

Apply now and secure your spot

Meet your instructor

Allan Gobbs | Seasoned Venture Investor and Advocate for Impact in Human Health

Allan Gobbs | Seasoned Venture Investor and Advocate for Impact in Human Health

ATEM Capital, Managing Partner

As a seasoned venture investor, I've gained invaluable expertise in the Life Sciences industry.


After a decade in investment banking, I co-founded ATEM Capital, driving high-profile investments and achieving notable successes in 5 IPOs and 4 M&As, including a 30x IPO return and a 19x premium in an M&A.


My journey has granted me the privilege of collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the sector, shaping innovative solutions and breakthroughs that have left a lasting impact on human health. Through investment, active board memberships, strategic advisory, I've gained unique insights into the complexities and opportunities of this dynamic field.


Today, I'm on a mission to empower others to thrive in Life Sciences. By sharing my hard-earned wisdom and insights, I seek to cultivate a community of successful impactful professionals.


Join me to unlock your potential and contribute to a lasting legacy for human health — one we can be proud of.

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Join an upcoming cohort

Lead & Invest In Life Sciences: From Lab To IPO

GATE C14

$2,000

Dates

May 10—June 1, 2025

Application Deadline

May 3, 2025

Course schedule

6 hours per week

  • Saturdays & Sundays

    12-3pm ET / 9am-12pm PT — Mar 23-Apr 14

    Series of Talks & Group Cases over the weekends starting from Mar 23 and culminating with a webinar with a guest speaker and final review & celebration on Apr 14.

What people are saying

        Great learning experience where a student learns not only from lectures and seminars but also from classmates. Classmates are successful business people with a wide range of professional and international experience.
Kate

Kate

Senior Manager, Clarivate, Spain
        Joining the GATELEAD program in Life Sciences Leadership and Entrepreneurship was an invaluable and essential education. The information provided, the quality of the presentation, and the high-level engagement among students surpassed my expectations.
Andrew

Andrew

Serial Entrepreneur, Netherlands
        Allan, thank you very much for the course! It was very engaging and informative, I got a lot of new information, and most importantly - an understanding of possible directions for further progress! It's great that there was an opportunity to take such a broad look at the topic.
Evgeniya

Evgeniya

HyTest, Tel-Aviv, Israel
        The course was just great, I'm absolutely delighted. I'm currently reviewing the lectures and analyzing all the details. There is an amazing balance between overview and practicality, it is great to work with real cases and documents — it immediately opens up the entire depth of the rabbit hole. So far, it is the best online course I've ever taken.
Andrew

Andrew

Serial entrepreneur, Argentina
        Great course, systematic, deep, excellent group of students. Allan, thank you so much!
Alex

Alex

Serial Entrepreneur & Investor, Turkey
        Great way to work at your own pace and accomplish something after four weeks. A typical day of learning is self-paced with resources to reach out to for any help you may need.
Arkady

Arkady

Founding Partner, rpv ventures, Seattle, USA

Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

Frequently Asked Questions

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Join an upcoming cohort

Lead & Invest In Life Sciences: From Lab To IPO

GATE C14

$2,000

Dates

May 10—June 1, 2025

Application Deadline

May 3, 2025

$2,000

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