Athenian's Kosoy to Discuss Key Issues in Life Science Investing at Life Sciences and Healthcare Venture Summit 2012

Online, March 26, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Athenian's Kosoy to Discuss Key Issues in Life Science Investing
at Life Sciences and Healthcare Venture Summit 2012

WHAT: Athenian Venture Partners, a venture capital firm specializing in investments in information technology and healthcare companies across the United States, today announced that Daniel Kosoy, MD and partner, will participate as part of a panel of seasoned venture capitalists examining healthcare industry trends at the Life Sciences & Healthcare Venture Summit 2012 on Wednesday, March 28.

WHY: With venture capital funding of life science startups rising by almost 21 percent in 2011, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers, startups in this field are eager to leverage this opportunistic trend and attract the right inventors. The entrepreneurs seek to clearly demonstrate their value proposition and focus on building the right team for growth.

WHO: As a partner at Athenian, Kosoy's deep clinical expertise from his career as a physician and surgeon, and previously a biotech consultant, make him a credible coach for life science startups. His areas of expertise include biotechnology, bio and specialty pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics. Kosoy is adept at assisting entrepreneurs in grasping the importance of creating a necessary product in addition to proving to investors that a company is on the right track.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Interactive VC Panel taking place at 9:00 a.m. EDT
Registration: https://s74201.gridserver.com/registration/?ysveid=155

WHERE: The Digital Sandbox Network
55 Broad Street
4th Floor
New York, New York

About Athenian Venture Partners
Athenian Venture Partners identifies and cultivates intellectual capital in two of the most dynamic market segments: Information Technology and Healthcare. The Athenian team takes a thoughtful approach to investing, doing the rational work upfront with accountability to both its investors and its portfolio companies. With a presence in California, Massachusetts and Ohio, Athenian Venture Partners spans the most interesting technology and healthcare communities to create new investment opportunities others may miss and deliver proven results for the long term.

Athenian Venture Partners Press Contact:
Ashleigh Egan
212.255.0080, ext. 12
[email protected]