PDA Startup Panel & Workshop – Dec 8, 12–2 pm

[Vasileios Fotopoulos Fotis]

Dear Postdocs,
Are you interested in turning your research into something bigger—like a startup?
The MIT PDA Professional Development Committee is excited to invite you to our Startup Panel & Workshop. Come learn how to spin your work into a company, find your first customers, and collaborate effectively with mentors and industry partners. You’ll hear field-tested insights, get practical takeaways, and have the chance to ask questions during an extended Q&A.
Lunch will be provided by the PDA.
Event details
Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Time: 12:00–2:00 pm
Format: Hybrid (in person + Zoom)
In-person location: E19-202
Zoom link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/99195364310
This panel features:

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Evan Zhao – Founder of Revela and Pacagen
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Omar Costilla-Reyes – Founder of an AI startup
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Christine Hsieh – MIT MTC mentor; Digital Strategy Lead, AbbVie

Register and submit your questions here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeFyX5WiTLmKcamRikKgSorGWgGl2y-soVUegzgZfItZvV0Q/viewform?usp=header
This event is open to all MIT postdocs.
For questions, please contact the Professional Development Chair and Co-Chair:
Poornima Dubey – dubey599 at mit.edu<mailto:dubey599 at mit.edu>
Vas Fotopoulos – vasfotop at mit.edu<mailto:vasfotop at mit.edu>
Best wishes,
Poornima & Vas
MIT PDA Professional Development Committee
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