Upcoming Events

Bitter Truths and Sweet Lies: Navigating the Metabolic Minefield – with Dr. Robert Lustig
In a 1:1 chat hosted by SOSV, Dr. Robert Lustig—globally renowned expert on metabolic health, nutrition science, and public policy—joins Mohan Iyer, General Partner at SOSV and IndieBio, for a provocative, high-impact conversation. They’ll explore how sugar and ultra-processed food have hijacked our biology, why chronic diseases like cancer, dementia, and liver disease are deeply rooted in metabolic dysfunction, and what the science of insulin, leptin, and mitochondria reveals about our failing health paradigm. The discussion goes beyond GLP-1 drugs, asking whether tech and food innovation can succeed where pharma has fallen short—and what industry, science, and policy must do to reverse the chronic disease pandemic.
This isn’t just a talk. It’s a reset for how we think about health, food, and the future.Seats are limited. Register Now!

SOSV’s VC-Founder Matchup Event # 4 Climate – September 8-12
Uniting pioneers in climate technology to combat climate change through sustainable solutions in energy, manufacturing, transportation, carbon capture, and circular economy innovations.
The event is open to founders and investors. It is 100% virtual and free.
Recent Events

Join SOSV’s VC-Founder Health Tech Matchup – June 23 – 27, 2025
Calling all health tech founders and investors! We are running a VC-Founder Health Tech Matchup — a free, fully virtual week-long matchmaking event running from June 23–27, 2025 where participants can arrange short intro meetings after reviewing detailed founder / investor profiles.

Join SOSV’s HAX Deep Tech Meetup at Berkeley – April 30
Join SOSV’s HAX for a Berkeley meetup on April 30 with hosts:
– Duncan Turner, General Partner SOSV & Managing Director HAX
– Katie Hoffman, General Partner SOSV & Partner HAX
– Dr. Susan Schofer, Partner SOSV & Chief Science Officer HAX
– Ji Ke, Partner SOSV & Chief Technology Officer HAX
– Andy Gollach, Partner HAX
We hope the meetup will bring together founders, scientists, faculty members, postdocs, and friends of HAX. The event is free to attend, and there will be snacks and refreshments! Feel free to share this event with your network.

Join IndieBio at SF Climate Week – April 23 & 24
San Francisco Climate Week is around the corner, and the IndieBio team is gearing up for a dynamic week of thought-provoking conversations with leaders at the forefront of climate tech. We’re excited to share three incredible events focused on the intersection of innovation, investment, and impact.

Announcing SOSV’s HAX Demo Days in San Francisco & Newark
HAX’s startups are ready to meet investors. Sign up for either in-person or the virtual edition. We look forward to meeting you!

Startups, Space, and Boundless Frontiers: A conversation with Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation
In a conversation with SOSV GP and IndieBio Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Pae Wu, Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO – The Aerospace Corporation will discuss the unique demands of space tech, the rapid evolution of the space tech category, and the role Aerospace plays in encouraging and supporting startups as well as its role directing various government entities to private space companies that can deliver sought after technologies.
Seats are limited. Register Now!

SOSV/HAX : Electrochemistry and the Future of Manufacturing
Join us at Newlab in Brooklyn as SOSV’s HAX discusses the role of electrochemistry as a key technology to decarbonize our economy. We are bringing together a diverse group of experts and entrepreneurs for a vibrant discussion.
Panelists:
- Dr. Susan Schofer – Partner & Chief Science Officer, HAX
- Dr. Miguel Modestino – Director of Sustainable Engineering Initiative and Professor of Chemical Engineering, NYU
– Dr. Christopher Reyes, Ph.D – CTO & Co-Founder, Material Hybrid Manufacturing, Inc.
– Will Purvis, CEO & Co-Founder, Kaio Labs

SOSV & Women Moving Markets presents: Commercializing Deep Tech for Industrial Resilience
The commercialization of deep tech—critical innovations in energy, manufacturing, and materials—has never been more urgent. As global supply chains shift and industrial strategy takes center stage in policy discussions, how do startups, investors, and corporates navigate this evolving landscape?
Join us for a compelling discussion with:
– Dr. Vanessa Chan, Inaugural Vice-Dean Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Penn Engineering and Former Chief Commercialization Officer, U.S. Department of Energy
– Dr. Susan Schofer, Partner & Chief Science Officer, HAX (SOSV)

Announcing IndieBio SF’s VC-Founder Meetings + Demo Day- Week of March 17, 2025
IndieBio’s cohort #16 is ready to meet investors. Sign up for either in-person meetings or the virtual demo day. We look forward to meeting you!

SOSV’s VC-Founder Matchup Event # 3 Health – June 23-27
Addressing challenges in the broader healthcare sector, including preventative care, digital health, and medical technologies. The event is open to founders and investors. It is 100% virtual and free.
Pre-Register by clicking on the ‘Learn More’ button.

SOSV’s VC-Founder Matchup Event # 2 Biomanufacturing – April 21-25
This event aims to accelerate the transition to more sustainable and efficient manufacturing practices. The event is open to founders and investors. It is 100% virtual and free.