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Join us for a happy hour during the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco on January 10th. If you’re a YC alum, an investor, industry leader, or are interested in starting a bio or healthcare company, we’d love to see you there.
We’re excited to announce the first YC Health and Bio Summit that will take place in San Francisco on October 21, 2022.
The half day conference will feature bio and healthcare founders and investors who will tell their stories and share advice for entrepreneurs who are just getting started.
