"Another Boston Biotech Event! - First Mondays" [Next up: Nov 2 2026] - MassBio
2026-11-02 · 17:30:00 · Cambridge
Mestizo Modern Mexican
Held at Mestizo Modern Mexican in Cambridge, this free monthly biotech mixer brings founders, scientists, and investors together for focused community networking.
Another Boston Biotech Event! is a free monthly biotech mixer in Kendall Square where founders, scientists, investors, and operators connect. The evening features open networking, a 10-second introduction circle, and opportunities to meet peers in the local biotech community.
Founder brief
Who should attend
Biotech founders, research scientists, early-stage operators, and life science investors seeking straightforward peer connections in the Kendall Square cluster will gain the most value here. It suits anyone wanting a regular touchpoint within the local ecosystem without an overwhelming conference setting.
What happens
Attendees gather starting at 17:30 for open conversation before gathering at 18:00 for a rapid round of 10-second personal introductions. After the introductions conclude at 18:15, open networking continues throughout the venue until the event wraps up at 19:30.
Who's in the room
Hosts Kambiz Shekdar, Founder and CEO of Secondcell Bio, and Ray Dogum, Chief Editor at Drug Discovery Online, lead the gathering. You will also find panelists Christine McCain from Fenwick & West, Shovon Ashraf from Jones Day, and Teige Sheehan from FisherBroyles alongside local founders, scientists, and operators.
How to prepare
Refine a crisp, single-sentence summary of your venture and current needs to make the most of the strict 10-second introduction window. Bring digital contact details or cards, and arrive ready to engage immediately during the unstructured mingling periods.
Organizer: Kambiz Shekdar
At a glance
- Tickets
- Free
- Sectors
- Biotech
Agenda
- 17:30 · Doors open, networking mixer begins
- 18:00 · 10-second introductions
- 18:15 to 19:30 · Networking continues
Speakers, judges and hosts
- Kambiz Shekdar — Founder and CEO, Secondcell Bio (Host)
- Ray Dogum — Chief Editor, Drug Discovery Online (Host)
- Christine McCain — Fenwick & West (Panelist)
- Shovon Ashraf — Jones Day (Panelist)
- Teige Sheehan — FisherBroyles (Panelist)
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