From Invention to Entrepreneurship – The Innovation Journey of an Analytical Leader
From Invention to Entrepreneurship – The Innovation Journey of an Analytical Leader
📅 Date: April 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 11 AM PST | 2 PM EST
📍 Location: On Zoom
🎤 Speaker: Sibyl Baladi, Ph.D.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Sibyl Baladi is a scientist-turned-entrepreneur with a passion for hydration science and its impact on health and wellness. With a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Geneva and postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley, she has worked in top pharmaceutical and hospital laboratories worldwide, including Bayer, Novo Nordisk, and Regeneron.
As the founder of Baladeau, LLC, Dr. Baladi is pioneering an affordable, reliable, and easy-to-use dehydration assessment method to help people monitor, manage, and prevent dehydration. Featured on Gary’s Picks in 2024, she is an advocate for realistic, sustainable hydration strategies that improve both mental and physical health.
Who Should Attend?
✅ Aspiring entrepreneurs & startup founders looking to learn how to translate scientific discoveries into successful businesses
✅ Scientists & researchers interested in commercializing their innovations
✅ Healthcare professionals & wellness advocates who want to learn about hydration’s impact on health
✅ Investors & biotech professionals exploring breakthrough health innovations
Key Topics Covered:
🔬 From Lab to Market: How to transform an invention into a business
🚀 Entrepreneurial Lessons: Navigating challenges in launching a startup
💡 Hydration & Health: How hydration impacts mental and physical well-being
📊 Technology & Innovation: The science behind her real-time hydration assessment test
🌎 Scaling a Mission-Driven Business: Making an impact in health and wellness
🔥 Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights from a leader in analytical science and innovation!
📍 Register now to reserve your spot!
About Vanloan Nguyen, M.B.E.E.
Vanloan Nguyen is a biotech entrepreneur dedicated to advancing life sciences through innovation and accessibility. As the founder and CEO of Berkeley Pharma Tech, she is on a mission to launch 100 biotech companies in the next decade, focusing on transformative healthcare solutions. She also leads the Berkeley Pharma Tech Foundation, a nonprofit committed to expanding biotech education and industry access.
Her work spans multiple cutting-edge fields, including digital diagnostics for PTSD and neurogenesis research for stroke recovery. Most recently, she has been focused on spinning out technology from Stanford in the women’s fertility space, aiming to revolutionize reproductive health.
Vanloan is also affiliated with Life Science Angels in Silicon Valley and 1891 Angels, a Johns Hopkins alumni group of angel investors, where she helps evaluate and support promising biotech startups. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Molecular & Cell Biology from University of California, Berkeley and a Master’s in Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship from Johns Hopkins University.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Vanloan is passionate about mentorship, charity work, and fostering connections in the global biotech community. A first-generation Vietnamese-American, she brings resilience, curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose into her work, believing that biotechnology has the power to transform lives.
About Berkeley Pharma Tech Foundation
Berkeley Pharma Tech Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to the biotechnology industry and transforming scientific innovation into real-world solutions. We empower scientists, entrepreneurs, and aspiring professionals by providing the education, mentorship, and industry connections needed to bridge the gap between research and commercialization. Through seminars, workshops, and hands-on training programs, we equip individuals with the skills to navigate regulatory, financial, and operational challenges in biotech.
Our vision is to make biotechnology more accessible and inclusive, ensuring that promising ideas and diverse innovators have the opportunity to thrive. We foster a dynamic community where researchers and entrepreneurs can collaborate, gain industry insights, and turn groundbreaking discoveries into ventures that improve patient care. Whether you're looking to advance your research, launch a biotech startup, or expand your expertise, Berkeley Pharma Tech Foundation is here to support your journey.