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Kickoff Agenda

Kickoff Agenda. Introduction to YBPS Introduction to YERC YERC Events Other YBPS programs http://www.yale.edu/ybps/yerc.htm. The Yale Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Society (YBPS). Who we are… Founded in 1998 by Susan Brill & Brian Pinsker 1100+ member active email list

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Kickoff Agenda

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  1. Kickoff Agenda • Introduction to YBPS • Introduction to YERC • YERC Events • Other YBPS programs http://www.yale.edu/ybps/yerc.htm

  2. The Yale Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Society (YBPS) Who we are… Founded in 1998 by Susan Brill & Brian Pinsker 1100+ member active email list Various Yale schools, Industrial and International members Mission: We commit ourselves to promoting thoughtful discussion and constructive interaction among all people, universities, companies, organizations, and governments in the Yale-New Haven community and beyond with an interest in any and all aspects of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, including research and development, medicine, business, law, and education.

  3. YBPS Sponsored Programs • YBPS Equity Research Program (YERC) • Case Competition • FDA Seminar Series • Technology Ventures Program (TVP) • Business of Biotech Seminar Series • Consulting Outreach Program To learn more: www.yale.edu/ybps

  4. YBPS Equity Research Club (YERC) YERC History • YERC was started 1.5 years ago by Dr. Zoe Cournia (YBPS President) Mission • The YERC aims to bring together MBA/graduate/medical students and postdocs, who have an interest in learning how to invest in biotech and pharma companies. The YERC works to bridge the gap between natural sciences and finance with a series of seminars and collaborative learning. 2007-2008 Co-Directors 2008-2009 Co-Directors Dr. Zoe Cournia Yong Pan David Harburger Jared Molitoris Yong Pan

  5. YBPS Equity Research Club (YERC) Meeting Format: • Company Pitches • Managing the mock portfolio • Guest Speakers Seminars Fall Schedule and the objectives Talk 1: Learn about Pharma/ biotech Industry Talk 2: Learn about Hedge fund, an important part of financial industry and management of life science investment in the real world Talk 3: Learn about valuation and portfolio construction

  6. YBPS Equity Research Club (YERC) Seminar Series (Fall): Talk by Michael Steiner, Wealth Manager at RegentAtlantic Capital, LLC Tentative Title: "A contrast of challenges and opportunities in large pharma, biotechs, individual contractors and VC-backed firms." Panel Discussion, "Hedge Fund/Venture Capital Revealed” Carlos Rodrigues, Principal/CFO, Pequot Capital Management, Inc Carlo Caserta, Senior Associate, Pequot Capital Management, Inc Doug Foster, Principal/Founder, Longitude Capital Talk by Robert Holler, Founder and Managing Director at Chapel Street Advisors, LLC Title: "Analysis and Valuation of Companies” http://www.yale.edu/ybps/yerc.htm

  7. YBPS Equity Research Club (YERC) Company Pitches • Opportunity to practice valuation of companies and teamwork • MBA/Scientist teams (2~3 ppl) • Ppt presentation • What to pitch? • Buy/Sell Recommendation • Target Price • Company Summary • Competitive Positioning • Recent Developments • Financial Analysis • Valuation • Investment Summary & Risks

  8. YBPS Equity Research Club Mock Portfolio Meetings • Format • Mini-pitch or “lightning round” • 5-10 min presentation, Q&A • Buy/Sell decision • Summary of the analysis • Each covers two to three companies • Follow up your companies • YERC mock portfolios Our Mock Portfolio Market Averages

  9. Resources http://www.yale.edu/ybps/YERC/resources.htm • Midnight Thrillers: • CNBC “Mad Money” • PBS “Business Report” • Bloomberg TV • Bed Time Stories: • Annual Reports (10Ks) • Writings of Great Investors • Warren Buffet’s annual letters • Ben Graham’s books esp “intelligent investors” • Peter Lynch’s essays • Financial Basics • Accounting • Valuation • Surfing heavens: • Yahoo Finance • Businessweek.com • Morningstar.com • Marketwatch.com

  10. YBPS Sponsored Programs • YBPS Equity Research Program (YERC) • Case Competition • FDA Seminar Series • Technology Ventures Program (TVP) • Business of Biotech Seminar Series • Consulting Outreach Program To learn more: www.yale.edu/ybps

  11. Multidisciplinary team (2-5 students) to solve a business case and win $3000 Judges will be executives from the pharmaceutical and financial services industry Everyone enjoys a complementary dinner Although it is nice to win…writing the case is even better for your CV. YBPS Case Competition yale.edu/ybps

  12. YBPS Seminar Series From Drug Discovery to Drug Approval: A Seminar Series on Working with the FDA October 22nd 2008 Perspectives from the FDA: FDA organization, Phases, Future October 29th 2008 Perspectives from Pharma: Preclinical IND, Pharma Perspective, NDA approval November 4th, 2008 Intellectual Property Issues Yale Anlyan Center TAC Auditorium (N107) 4:30PM Registration 5:00PM Panel Discussion 6:00PM Networking For more information and registration: www.yale.edu/ybps/

  13. YBPS Technology Ventures Program • Technology Licensing Task Force - Works with Yale OCR to help catalyze the commercialization of Yale technologies • Tech Impact @ Yale Newsletter– • Reviews essential topics in the field & • Upcoming events • Technology Ventures Seminar Series - Educational and networking opportunities in Intellectual Property / Licensing / Business Development. yale.edu/ybps

  14. YBPS Business of Biotech 2009 • Last Year’s Dates: • Monday Jan 28th- Thursday Jan 31st 6-8:30PM • Introduces basic concepts that drive the business of biotechnology • Format: • Lecture followed by outside speakers, case studies, and Q&A • Light Dinner & Handbook provided yale.edu/ybps

  15. YBPS Consulting Outreach Program Assembles teams to work with a local company on a real problem Regular meetings with the company and final presentation of solution Gain consulting experience and network yale.edu/ybps

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