Empowering Life Science Leaders, Igniting Industry Excellence

For CEOs, Investors, and Trusted Advisors in Life Sciences

The Power of
Peer-to-Peer Advisory

CEO360 provides mentoring and peer advisory services to empower life science CEOs in becoming better leaders. The program focuses on leadership development within the life sciences sector while highlighting the goal of fostering excellence across the industry.

CEO360 Empowers Early-Stage Life Sciences CEOs

As early-stage CEOs of therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and life science tools companies begin their journey in development and towards commercialization, there are many challenges that can be overwhelming. CEO360 cohorts bring 20-25 CEOs, trusted Life Sciences advisors and investors together to address and solve issues through collaboration and peer-to-peer advisory. CEOs helping fellow CEOs.

CEO360 Provides a Confidential, High-Trust Setting

Over the course of a year, CEO360 cohorts meet on a monthly basis. During those meetings, CEOs share their challenges, experiences, wins and failures in an atmosphere of respect and confidentiality. CEO360 screens candidate CEOs to avoid competitors within the same cohort. We also strictly enforce a "non-selling" policy to avoid awkwardness and promote open communications.

CEO360 Provides CEOs Ecosystem Access

Within Life Sciences, the ecosystem that supports CEOs is enormous and complicated. CEO360 help CEOs connect with resources focused on intellectual property, financial structuring, human resources, capital raising, manufacturing, board formation, scientific validation, clinical trials, product development and much more. CEO360 allows CEOs to have traction with seamless access to the ecosystem.

Mentoring Via Leading Advisors and VC Investors

CEO360 Advisors support CEOs through advice, case studies, and coaching during meetings and 1:1 office hours. Having a team of senior trusted advisors available to answer questions boosts the confidence of a CEO. On a quarterly basis, CEOs participate in an investor Pitch Contest where investors, ecosystem key opinion leaders, dignitaries, partners and peer CEOs gather together and provide live feedback on company pitches in a fun, exciting format.

Serving Life Sciences CEOs Since 2022

Impact To Date

Cohorts

San Diego (2) • Palo Alto (1)

Life Sciences CEOs

Therapeutics • Diagnostics • Med Device • Life Science Tools • CDMO

CEOs Funded

Grants • Seed Funding
• Angel Funding • Venture Capital

For Early-Stage Life Sciences CEOs

CEO360 2025 Cohorts

San Diego

In Person Cohort
San Diego Based CEOs
Begins February 6, 2025
Now Accepting CEO Applications
20 of 25 CEO Seats Filled
Partner Seats Filled

San Francisco

In Person Cohort
Bay Area Based CEOs
Cohort Begins March 2025
Accepting CEO Applications
Lead Partner is Deloitte, In Negotiations with Others

International Asian

Zoom / In-Person Cohort
International Asian CEOs
Cohort Begins April, 2025
Accepting CEO Applications
Accepting Partner Applications
In Negotiations with Several Partners

From Start-Up to Series A

CEO360 Partners, Trusted Advisors and Mentors

Guiding CEOs Through Every Stage of Their Journey

CEO360 meets CEOs where they are and helps move them through the stages toward commercialization.

CEO360 Discussion Categories

CEO Challenges We Address

Life Sciences CEOs are challenged with a myriad of complex topics that require advice, expertise and can dramatically affect their success.

Financing

Capital financing strategies
Communicating your story with investors
Raising equity with investors
Funding sources / venture capital / grants, strategic partnerships, non-dilutive alternatives
Pitch presentations
Commercial banking strategies
More

Board / Governance

Board and management compensation
Board composition and roles
Recruiting / hiring strategies for leadership
More

Human Resources

Talent acquisition and retention
Employee engagement
Employee well-being
Performance management
Personalized development plans
Compensation
Non-disclosure
More

Research & Development

Drug Discovery
Innovation and Technological Advancements
Preclinical/ Pre-IND/ IND-Enabling
Clinical Trials and Development
Machine Leaning/ Artificial Intelligence/ Drug Discovery
Intellectual Property Management
Market Access and Commercialization
More

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory frameworks
Navigate stringent regulatory requirements imposed by agencies like FDA and EMA
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): ensure high-quality and safe products
Quality Management Systems: adhere to standards like ISO 13485 for medical devices
IND/NDA/ 510k/De Novo/PMA
Designations / Fast-Track / Orphan
More

Commercialization

Sales, marketing, and commercial infrastructures / efficiencies
Market research and strategy
Product development
Go to market strategies
Key opinion leader engagement
Pricing and market access
Marketing and sales
More

Manufacturing

Target Product Profile (TPP) or Minimally Viable Product (MVP) technologies
Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs)
Quality control and rgulatory compliance
Technology Integration
Adopt advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics
More

Research & Development

Drug discovery
Innovation and technological advancements
Preclinical / Pre-IND / IND-Enabling
Clinical tials and development
Machine leaning/ artificial intelligence / drug discovery
Intellectual property management
Market access and commercialization
More

Tax Considerations

409(A) Stock Option aalysis
R&D tax credits, as the IRS is actively litigating claims
Federal and state-level R&D credits
International tax
M&A tax considerations
Navigate complex transfer pricing regulations and audits
More

Business Development

Identification of strategic partnerships
Strategies to maximize non-dilution / joint development
Strategic alliances and partnerships/ long-term growth objectives
Business development and licensing activities/ accessing new technologies, markets, and expertise
More

Legal Matters

Confidentiality Agreements
Collaboration/ Licensing Agreements
Intellectual Property Strategies/ IP Agreements/ Technology Transfer/ FTO
Mergers & Acquisition / Purchase Agreements
HR Matters
Litigation
Due Diligence
More

Data Management

How are you managing and sharing your data?
Data governance and strategy
Data quality and integrity
Data regulatory compliance
Data security and privacy
More

Serving the Life Sciences Ecosystem

CEO360 Partners

Life Sciences CEOs, VC Investors and Partners

CEO360 Reviews

CEO360 is dedicated to serving the Life Sciences ecosystem by surrounding
pre-product, pre-revenue CEOs with mentoring, support, access to specialized advisors and investors in a confidential and trusting environment.
We leverage peer-to-peer advisory to propel CEOs forward with confidence.

CEO360 has been AMAZING!
The topics, input, and the dynamics of the group has been invaluable.

Iman Famili

CEO
Sinopia Biosciences

Enjoy having a group to connect with on a regular basis, but mostly just learning about things for later stage of development for Infixion. We are trying to survive the Valley of Death, then may have more ideas on how to adjust things.

Herb Sarnoff

CEO
Infixion Bio

I love 360! We should connect the Silicon Valley / San Francisco and San Diego ecosystems!

Nate Hughes

CEO
Icarus Therapeutics

I was extremely impressed with the VC Pitch Contest event. The breadth and depth of VC’s in attendance was wonderful as was their level of engagement and discussion with the CEO’s.

Kurt Harrington

CEO
Ventoux Biosciences

So grateful for the opportunity to pitch and to network with fellow founders/ entrepreneurs and investors! A fantastic event, as usual! Kudos to David Crean and John Foley!

Beth Hoffman

Founder & CEO
Origami Therapeutics

It was a real treat sitting in today! CEO360 does an amazing job of building energy in the room, maintaining engagement and focus, while never letting the conversation spin off into the weeds (plenty of opportunities for that to happen).

Nicholas Mourlas

Head of JLABS San Diego

Thanks again for including me in the recent CEO360 Pitch Day. It was amazing!

Helen McBride, PhD

Operating Partner
Bold Capital Partners

I thought the event was excellent. I was a little concerned going into this meeting with the length of the event but it was well organized and the time was wisely used. I am looking forward to the next one.

Dallas Jones

VC Investor
Curie Bio

Looking forward to seeing the next cohort!

Charles Lin

Illumina

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CEO360 is a moderated peer-to-peer advisory program where 20-25 Life Sciences CEOs meet monthly and collaborate to solve their toughest business issues.