Schedule
Get smart on the hottest topics in health.
Health Supernova 2023 brought together the best in health and biotech+ to explore these hot topics and more. Check out 2023’s tracks and panels below to get a taste of what you might expect to learn in 2024.
Health Supernova 2023 Schedule
Neurotech
Sponsored by UT Dallas
Patient Experience
Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield | C1 Innovation Lab
Mental Health
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Check In
Please check in for Health Supernova before heading to programming.
Pegasus Park Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Cup of Capital
Capital Factory’s most popular networking event! Come meet your next mentor, co-founder, investor, or government partners during this free hour of coffee and networking.
BioLabs
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Investor Office Hours
Details TBD.
Pegasus Park Room 100
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Austinpreneur
Listen to startup stories from entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and technologists shaping the Austin startup community throughout the day! Austinpreneur will give you a glimpse into how Austin made itself a tier 1 city for technology, creativity and startups. Takeaway key insights for building your own success story in topics like fundraising, building products, sales, investing and creating company culture.
Pegasus Park – Room 102
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Austin Medtech - Focus on the Founder
Get free expert advice, network with experienced founders, and meet local healthcare leaders in the Austin Medtech Connect in the Founder’s Lounge!
Pegasus Park Room 100
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM Health Supernova Kick Off
Join Steve Guengerich from The University of Texas at Dallas as he kicks off Health Supernova 2023, presented by The University of Texas at Dallas!
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM Maximizing Brain Potential: A Roadmap to Optimal Brain Health
Hear from Sandi Chapman, Founder and Chief Director at the Center for Brainhealth, as she kicks off the Neurotech track!
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM The Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Conversation with Paradromics and OpenBCI
Tune in for an electrifying Fireside Chat with Matt Angle of Paradromics and Joseph Artuso from OpenBCI as they dive into the fascinating world of Neurotech!
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM Revolutionizing Brain Performance: Unleashing the Potential with NeuroX1
Details TBD.
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM Unveiling the Hidden World: Exploring Brain Insights with Advanced Scanners
Details TBD.
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM Brain Gain: Investing in the Future of Neurotech and Mental Health Innovation
Hear from Milad Alucozai, Head of Life Sciences at BoxOne Ventures, and Justin Briggs, Partner at Prime Movers Lab, as they discuss the future of healthtech investing.
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
12:05 PM - 12:10 PM Focus on the Founder Kickoff
Details TBD.
Pegasus Park Room 100
12:05 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch & Epic Office Hours
Take a break and grab bite to eat during Epic Office Hours*. EOH is a series of lighting speed mentoring sessions with serial entrepreneurs, corporate executives and investors. Attendees will receive a curated schedule of meetings based on various factors including stage and industry. This is an opportunity to connect with your local entrepreneurial community and receive valuable feedback on your venture.
*This event is private to Portfolio Members only.
Pegasus Park North Lobby
1:45 PM - 1:55 PM Mental Health Track Kickoff
Details TBD.
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
1:55 PM - 2:00 PM Senseye Introduction: Vision of the Future: Unveiling Senseye
Details TBD.
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM Senseye: Unleashing the Potential of Machine Vision
Details TBD.
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
2:10 PM - 2:15 PM 2A Biosciences Introduction
Details TBD.
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
2:15 PM - 2:25 PM Unlocking the Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelics
Join us for an insightful session as we delve into the groundbreaking work of 2A Biosciences, a pioneering startup at the forefront of using psychedelics for medical purposes. This session will explore their innovative approach to utilizing 5HT-2A receptor activation to tackle dermatological and other inflammatory diseases. Discover the potential of this emerging field and gain valuable insights into the future of psychedelic-based therapies.
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
2:35 PM - 2:45 PM Improving The Healthcare Experience: Personalized Solutions at Scale
Join Addison McGuffin from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas as he kicks off the Patient Experience track!
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Patient Experience: An Employer's Perspective
Hear from Nina Arias from the City of Dallas as she explains an employer’s perspective on patient experience!
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Focusing on the Patient: How Every Company Along the Supply Chain Can Enhance Patient Experiences
Details TBD.
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
3:15 PM - 3:25 PM Advancing Automation in Healthcare
Details TBD.
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
3:25 PM - 3:35 PM Revolutionizing Medicine and Surgery with Lazarus 3D
Details TBD.
Pegasus Park Ballroom (101A & 101B)
3:35 PM - 3:50 PM Pulling it All Together
Join Dr. Baowei Fei, Director for the Center for Imaging and Surgical Innovation (CISI) at The University of Texas at Dallas, as he closes out a day full of programming!
Pegasus Park – Ballroom (101A & 101B)
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour
Close out Health Supernova 2023 with Happy Hour beverages and demo tables featuring advanced health and biotech+ companies!
North Lobby