🚀 Exclusive Coffee Chat with BU VC Alum & Top VC Leader – Douglas Roth

Meet Douglas Roth – 2x BU Alum & Managing Director at Connecticut Innovations

💰 Manages a $200M Evergreen Bioscience Fund – A perfect opportunity for true VC enthusiasts and bioscience startup founders!
🌟 Managing Director of Investments at Connecticut Innovations – Leading early-stage investments across multiple funds.
🎓 2x BU Alum – B.A. in Economics & Mathematics, M.S. in Electrical Engineering, plus an MBA from Wharton (Commencement Speaker)!
🔥 He’s excited to meet us and engage with the next generation of BU venture leaders!

☕ Exclusive Coffee Chat Opportunity

BU Venture Capital Group (BUVCG) is hosting a highly selective, invite-only coffee chat with Douglas Roth, where 3-4 passionate VC undergraduates (or if you have a bioscience startup) will get a rare chance to connect with one of BU’s most accomplished VC alumni.

📅 Event Details

📍 Location: Newbury Street, Boston
📆 Date: Friday, January 31st, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

🎯 What to Expect

• A discussion led by the BUVCG President on collaboration opportunities with Mr. Roth

• A Q&A session where selected students can gain insights into VC investing, due diligence, and startup growth strategies (each person gets to ask ~2 questions, depending on Doug’s availability, you can follow up with more via email.)

• A chance to build connections with a seasoned investor and BU alum

🔗 About Douglas Roth

Douglas Roth is the Managing Director of Investments at Connecticut Innovations, overseeing investments in early-stage companies across multiple funds, including the $200M Connecticut Bioscience Innovation Fund. He has successfully led investments in notable startups such as eBrevia, iDevices, Tru Optik Data Corp., and Logicbroker—all of which have been acquired.

With a B.A. in Economics & Mathematics and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from BU, as well as an MBA from Wharton (where he was the Commencement Speaker), Mr. Roth brings unparalleled experience to this conversation. More info is included in the Intent Form.

🔗 How to Apply

✅ Be available Friday, Jan 31st, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM
✅ Submit the intent form by Thursday at 11:00 AM

📩 Spots are extremely limited! Apply now to secure your seat.

🚀 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with a BU alum, VC leader, and bioscience investor—this is your chance to step into the world of venture capital!