Innovators Hour

Insights and Networking for Bioscience Entrepreneurs

What is Innovators Hour?

Innovators Hour is a monthly event for entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone curious about St. Louis’ vibrant bioscience innovation ecosystem.

Each session features a conversation with a leading startup founder, hosted by Jim McCarter, Senior Managing Director of BioGenerator Ventures. Together, they explore the founder’s journey from idea to groundbreaking technology—offering insights, lessons, and inspiration.

Upcoming Speakers

Register for an upcoming Innovators Hour session:

  • April 17 – Matthew Cooper, Wugen | RSVP Here
  • May 22 – Steven Hanley, MediBeacon | RSVP Here
  • June 12 – Edward Weinstein & David Smoller, Panome Bio | RSVP Here
  • July 17 – David Holtzman & Randall Bateman, C2N Diagnostics | RSVP Here
  • August 28 – Eric Leuthardt, Aurenar | RSVP Here
  • September 18 – Jeffrey Staub & Tania Seger, Plastomics | RSVP Here
  • October 23 – Andrew Young & Allyson Mayer, Pairidex | RSVP Here
  • November 20 – Erica Barnell & Andrew Barnell, Geneoscopy | RSVP Here

Event Details

Location: BioSTL Building – 4340 Duncan Ave., Cortex District, St. Louis
When: Monthly on Thursdays
Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM | Discussion begins at 5:00 PM | Networking until 6:30 PM

This event is free, but registration is required.

Watch Past Conversations

Missed a session? Watch past Innovators Hour discussions in the full Innovators Hour playlist.