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BLPN is proud to host the inaugural Opening Day Summit in San Francisco, a signature gathering designed for Life Sciences dealmakers to come together at the start of baseball season—when optimism is high, rivalries reset, and anything feels possible. Timed to coincide with MLB Opening Day, the Summit blends America’s pastime with BLPN’s signature approach to relationship-driven dealmaking, including the opportunity to take in a game at the home field of the San Francisco Giants.

The Opening Day Summit will convene investors, founders, and industry leaders for strategic conversations, curated introductions, and informal exchanges inspired by the rhythms of the game. With time built in to enjoy Opening Day at Oracle Park, the experience creates space for meaningful connection—where long-term partnerships can take shape in an environment that celebrates tradition, teamwork, and competitive spirit.

For BLPN Members, the Opening Day Summit represents more than a seasonal gathering—it’s a marker of momentum. By hosting this event, BLPN continues to build experiences that reflect our community’s shared values: showing up early, playing the long game, and investing in people as much as ideas. As the first pitch of the season is thrown on the San Francisco waterfront, BLPN brings its Members together to set the tone for what’s ahead—on the field and in the market.

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“I’m willing to help you and support your initiatives in part because I’m absolutely impressed with the caliber of ideas that all the Founders are developing.”

— Tim Mikhelashvili, CEO & Cofounder, Amedea Pharma

“What I really like about the BLPN is when we get together and discuss our challenges. We all benefit from each other’s deep experience–what is effectively free consulting. Sharing our hard-earned sweat equity and knowledge is very satisfying. And in this remote world, especially with a start up, to be able to come together with other really smart people and share our experiences together is powerful. Everyone needs that kind of community these days.”

— David Craig, CEO & Founder, Sarcomatrix

“The reason we love BLPN is the quality of the community here is outstanding. There are so many fantastic ideas and founders and we want to offer our public service to all of them and help them achieve their goals.”

— Mark November, Founder, Venture Starters