Innovators Hour: St. Louis Bioscience Startup Talks

Insights and Networking for Bioscience Entrepreneurs

What is Innovators Hour?

Innovators Hour is a monthly event for entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone curious about St. Louis’ vibrant bioscience innovation ecosystem.

Each session features a conversation with a leading startup founder, hosted by Jim McCarter, Senior Managing Director of BioGenerator Ventures. Together, they explore the founder's journey from idea to groundbreaking technology—offering insights, lessons, and inspiration.

2026 Upcoming Speakers

Save the date for an upcoming 2026 Innovators Hour session:

April 30 – Susan Martino-Catt & Martha Schlicher, Solis Agrosciences & Impetus Ag | RSVP Here

Sponsored by: 39 North
Location: EDGE@BRDG Building – 1001 N Warson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63132, 3rd Floor

June 18 – Dennis & Matt Plummer, CoverCress & Saluna | RSVP Here

Sponsored by: 39 North
Location: EDGE@BRDG Building – 1001 N Warson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63132, 3rd Floor

Event Details

When: Monthly on Thursdays

Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM | Discussion begins at 5:00 PM | Networking until 6:30 PM

This event is free, but registration is required.

Explore Past Innovators Hour Conversations

Missed a session? Watch past Innovators Hour discussions.

2026 Innovators Hours:

January: Innovators Hour: Interview with Stephen Von Rump & Amiad Fredman of SweetSpot
February: Innovators Hour: Interview with Jon Silva & Jennifer Avari Silva of SentiAR

2025 Innovators Hours:

January: Innovators Hour: Interview with Omniose Co-Founder Christian Harding
February: Innovators Hour: Interview with Agragene’s Stephanie Gamez & Bryan Witherbee
March: Innovators Hour: Interview with CareSignal Co-Founder Blake Marggraff
April: Innovators Hour: Interview with Wugen Co-Founder & CSO Matthew Cooper
May: Innovators Hour: Interview with MediBeacon Co-Founder & CEO Steven Hanley
June: Innovators Hour: Interview with Panome Bio Co-Founders Edward Weinstein and Dave Smoller
July: Innovators Hour: Interview with C2N Diagnostics Co-Founders David Holtzman and Randall Bateman
August: Innovators Hour: Interview with Aurenar Founder Eric Leuthardt
September: Innovators Hour: Interview with Jeffrey Staub & Tania Seger of Plastomics
October: Innovators Hour: Interview with Cory Berkland of Bond Bioscience
November: Innovators Hour: Interview with Erica Barnell & Andrew Barnell of Geneoscopy
December: Innovators Hour: Interview with Andrew Young & Allyson Mayer of Pairidex

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Sponsors

Interested in becoming an Innovators Hour sponsor? Email us at info@biogeneratorventures.com.

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