From lab bench to boardroom — strategy changes everything.
About Only One Theme (OOT) :
Only One Theme (OOT) is Venture Center’s focused knowledge-sharing series designed to deep-dive into one critical topic at a time. Each session brings domain experts to unpack complex themes relevant to startups, researchers, and innovation-driven organizations.
About the Session :
In life sciences, global partnerships, licensing discussions, and investment decisions are deeply influenced by intellectual property strategy and M&A structuring. This session examines how organizations can align IP planning with growth, valuation, and cross-border strategic collaborations.
Who Should Attend :
- Tech Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders
- Researchers & Scientists
- Product & Innovation Managers
- Tech Transfer & Incubation Teams
- Deep -Tech and Engineering Innovators
Session Details
When : 27th February, 2026
Time : 11.30 AM -1.00 PM
Mode : Hybrid (In - person @ Venture Center and Online via Zoom)
(Registration is free, but mandatory)
Meet the Experts :
Madhuri Roy - Partner | Patent Counselling & Prosecution, Life Sciences | Cooley LLP
- Career integrating deep scientific expertise with legal strategy
- Trusted advisor to emerging and innovation-driven life sciences companies and their investors
- Architect of robust, commercially aligned patent portfolio strategies
- Specialist in patent drafting, prosecution, and high-stakes strategic IP counseling
- Leads and defends complex IP due diligence across transactions and partnerships
- Delivers critical FTO and patentability assessments to guide R&D and market entry
- Advises on validity and non-infringement matters, including pre-litigation strategy
Rama Padmanabhan - Partner | Public & Private M&A, Cross-Border Transactions | Life Sciences & Technology
- Strategic dealmaker advising on transformative mergers, acquisitions, and exits
- Represents buyers, sellers, and boards through complex transaction landscapes
- Drives cross-border deals across the U.S., Europe, China, and Southeast Asia
- Advises life sciences and technology companies spanning biotech, pharma, medtech, and AI
- Designs sophisticated acquisition structures, including options and milestone-based models
- Interprets global transaction and investment trends as a frequent industry speaker
- Recognized by leading ranking bodies for excellence in M&A
For Queries Contact :
Mugdha Lele | 7410045652 | mugdha@venturecenter.co.in
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