Berkeley Pharma Tech Foundation Speaker Series--From Stethoscope to Startup: The Entrepreneurial Journey of an Internal Medicine Physician
From Stethoscope to Startup: The Entrepreneurial Journey of an Internal Medicine Physician
📅 Date: March 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 11 AM PST | 2 PM EST
📍 Location: On Zoom
🎤 Speaker: Sonam Chouksey, MD, MBA
Are you a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, or innovator curious about the transition from clinical practice to building a startup? Join us for an insightful and inspiring talk with Dr. Sonam Chouksey, an Internal Medicine physician and Kellogg MBA, as she shares her journey from practicing medicine to founding PrevLyfe Health—a company dedicated to empowering new moms with personalized preventive health solutions.
PrevLyfe is currently working for new mom’s mental and physical wellness with the vision to bring them back to their real self without having to sacrifice their passion, career or health.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
✅ Why more physicians are turning to entrepreneurship and how to make the leap
✅ Navigating the shift from clinical decision-making to business leadership
✅ Challenges and lessons learned in building a health-focused startup
✅ The future of personalized preventive healthcare and its impact
✅ How to turn a passion for patient care into scalable innovation
A three-time Humanitarian Award winner, Sonam has not only led healthcare initiatives at CVS Health but is now shaping the future of wellness for mothers. Beyond medicine, she’s a passionate hiker, traveler, biker, and model—proving that reinvention is possible at any stage of life.
✨ Whether you're a healthcare professional considering entrepreneurship, a startup founder in the health space, or simply looking for inspiration, this is a session you won’t want to miss!
The seminar will feature a 50-minute presentation by the speaker, followed by a 10-minute open floor Q&A session.
📌 Register now to reserve your spot!
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.