AUA Innovation Nexus Boot Camp (2024)
Prepare and empower yourself to move your innovative ideas from
concept to realization with the AUA Innovation Nexus Boot Camp!
The AUA Innovation Nexus Boot Camp 2024 consists of 4 pre-recorded modules highlighting the steps for moving an idea from concept to realization, the tools needed for successful innovation, and personalized mentoring for urologic entrepreneurs. Participants have the opportunity to hear from successful inventors.
- Co-Chairs: Shreya Mehta, Ganesh Raj, MD, PhD, Sierra Yearsley
REGISTER NOW for the AUA Innovation Nexus Boot Camp to gain a deeper understanding of:
- Pitch presentation skills
- Crafting a successful value proposition
- Developing a financial strategy/business plan
- How to engage strategic partners
REGISTRATION FEES
Membership Category | Fee |
---|---|
Member | $475 |
Non-Member | $555 |
Target Audience
- Urologists
- Residents
- Postdoctoral and clinical fellows
- Early-career urology researchers
- Early-stage innovators
- Office of Innovation professionals
- Urology-focused small business/start-up professionals
- Independent Practice/Community Urologists
- Urology Department Chairs
- Research Scientist Members
- Physician Scientists
Innovation Nexus Boot Camp Modules
Chairs: Ganesh Raj, MD, PhD, Sierra Yearsley, and Shreya Mehta
Session | Speaker & Location |
Project Planning: The essential skeleton to any business plan | Travis Rappleye, ThinkBSquared |
Panel Discussion: Trials and Tribulations of a Start-Up Throughout the Life-Cycle of an Innovation | Moderator: Steven Kaplan, MD Panel: Gloria Kolb, Elidah Kevin Dedner, MPH, Zeteo Health Shreya Mehta, Zenflow Jeremy Wiygul, MD, Pelex |
Fireside Chat:
| Moderator: Shreya Mehta, Zenflow Panel: Peter Schulam, MD, PhD, J&J MedTech Thomas Cherry, Cook Medical Logan Cage, Cook Medical |
Panel Discussion: What Do You Look for in an Investment Target Company?: Investor Perspective & Evaluation | Moderator: Ganesh Raj, MD, PhD Panel: Ryan Drant, Questa Capital Kevin Slawin, Rapha Capital Management, LLC |
Price
REGISTRATION FEES
Membership Category | Fee |
---|---|
Member | $475 |
Non-Member | $555 |
Cancellation Policy
Live Course: An administrative fee of 15% is assessed if registration is cancelled up to six weeks prior to the course. If registration is cancelled four to six weeks from the course, the cancellation fee is 50% of the registration fee paid. No registration fees will be refunded less than four weeks prior to the course.
Webcast: Cancellations must be made no later than one week prior to the live course. Subscription fees will not be refunded after the cancellation period. Purchases after the live course date are not eligible for a refund.
Registration Transfer: Customers switching from an option of lesser value to a higher value will be required to pay the difference in cost between the two options. Switching to an option of lesser value from a higher value must be made no later than to six weeks prior to the course and will be subject to an administrative fee of 15% of the cost of the course from which they are transferring. Transfer of registration from a higher value option to an option of lesser value past six weeks prior to the course will not receive a refund.
Cancellations must be made in writing. Please see below cancellation contact information:
- Phone: 410-689-3700
- Toll-Free: 1-800-828-7866
- Email: AUANexus@AUAnet.org
Attendee Information & Policies
AUA Anti-Harassment Policy
AUA Commitment: AUA is committed to providing a safe and productive meeting environment that fosters open dialogue and the exchange of scientific ideas and is free of harassment and discrimination. All meeting participants are expected to behave professionally and treat others with respect, follow venue rules, and alert AUA staff or security of any dangerous situations or anyone in distress.
Reporting Harassment: It is the policy of the AUA that all meeting participants will enjoy an environment free from discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Harassing behavior by meeting participants will not be tolerated. If an individual experiences or witnesses harassment, he or she should contact Janet Skorepa, AUA EVP, at jskorepa@AUAnet.org or Maureen E. Cones, Esq., AUA General Counsel, at mcones@auanet.org or use a venue phone and ask for security if he or she feels unsafe. All complaints will be treated seriously and responded to promptly.
The AUA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including refusing or revoking the registration of any individual, without refund, as long as such refusal is consistent with applicable law and AUA policy.
Disclaimer: The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the American Urological Association (AUA).
Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at or participation in AUA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to AUA's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Audio, Video, Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside AUA meeting rooms.
Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this AUA course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and the AUA.
Special Assistance/Dietary Needs: The AUA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, a written request should be submitted at least one month in advance. For additional assistance with your request please call 1-800-908-9414.