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Legal Landmines: Avoiding the Mistakes That Kill Biotech Startups at New Jersey Innovation Hub

Legal Landmines: Avoiding the Mistakes That Kill Biotech Startups

An interactive workshop for founders and prospective founders on legal and business considerations in building early-stage life sciences and technology ventures. Philip P. Crowley leads the session.

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October 29, 2026 · 1 PM – 2 PM

New Jersey Innovation Hub, New Brunswick · Free ·

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Philip P. Crowley shares practical legal and business guidance for founders building early-stage life sciences and technology ventures.

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Many life sciences and technology entrepreneurs unknowingly make legal and strategic missteps early in their journey. Join NJIH for an interactive workshop exploring practical insights and strategies to help founders navigate the challenges of building an early-stage company. Featuring Philip P. Crowley, a physicist-turned-lawyer who earned degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology and Harvard University, as well as a J.D. from Columbia Law School. Phil previously served as Assistant General Counsel at Johnson & Johnson and brings valuable experience at the intersection of science, law, and business. Through this workshop, Phil will share practical guidance on navigating the legal and business considerations that can shape a startup’s success and help entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls. Who should attend: NJIH members and prospective members interested in building and growing life sciences and technology ventures.

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