Are you interested in turning your research into something bigger—like a startup?
The MIT PDA Professional Development Committee is excited to invite you to our Startup Panel & Workshop. Come learn how to spin your work into a company, find your first customers, and collaborate effectively with mentors and industry partners. You’ll hear field-tested insights, get practical takeaways, and have the chance to ask questions during an extended Q&A.
Lunch will be provided by the PDA.
Event details
Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Time: 12:00–2:00 pm
Format: Hybrid (in person + Zoom)
In-person location: E19-202
Zoom link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/99195364310
This panel features:
- Evan Zhao – Founder of Revela and Pacagen
- Omar Costilla-Reyes – Founder of an AI startup
- Christine Hsieh – MIT MTC mentor; Digital Strategy Lead, AbbVie
Register and submit your questions here:
This event is open to all MIT postdocs.
For questions, please contact the Professional Development Chair and Co-Chair:
Poornima Dubey – dubey599@mit.edu
Vas Fotopoulos – vasfotop@mit.edu