Quartzy C2I
Lab Ops with Hops Series
Scaling Operations with
the Science
Bites, brews, and a live panel on building infrastructure that grows with your research.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 5:30 PM PT
  Limited capacity — entry by registration only
About this event

The Lab Ops with Hops Series: Scaling Operations with the Science

Growing a biotech startup is exhilarating—until equipment bottlenecks, complex workflows, and facility limits start slowing down your research. Grab a cold brew, enjoy some great food, and join C2I and Quartzy for an interactive evening panel. We're breaking down real-world strategies to scale your clinical, physical, and digital operations smoothly so your team can stay focused on the next breakthrough.

 
Strategies for transitioning fluidly from incubator benches to dedicated operational spaces.
 
Knowing when to transition from "scrappy R&D" to "institutional readiness" and avoiding operational danger zones.
 
Building a collaborative operational infrastructure that supports rapid growth without sacrificing scientific velocity.
Who you’ll hear from

Meet the experts

An elite lineup of biotech founders, operational specialists, and industry advisors sharing raw, unvarnished insights on expanding scientific workflows.

Kathryn Kosuda
Kathryn Kosuda
CSO & Co-Founder, Terrestrial Bio

Kathryn leads the scientific vision at Terrestrial Bio, transforming complex biological research into scalable commercial processes.

Nadan Padukone
Nandan Padukone
President, Aurimi Therapeutics

Nandan oversees the strategic growth and operational advancement of Aurimi, guiding translational therapeutic milestones from platform discovery toward development.

Ryan Wenzel
Ryan Wenzel
Co-Founder & Director, North American Operations, CovalX Analytics

Ryan oversees corporate operations and analytical instrumentation pipelines at CovalX Analytics.

Sylvie Dao
Moderator
Sylvie Dao
Director of Product Marketing, Quartzy

Sylvie collaborates with rapid-growth life science organizations to build standardized supply chains and intelligent inventory frameworks.

Event Agenda

Bites, Brews & Biotech

5:30–6:00 PM
Hops & Hellos
  • Food, beer & networking with fellow lab operators
  • C2I facility tours
  • Quartzy demo table — see the software live
6:00–7:00 PM
The Main Pour
  • Welcome & intros from Quartzy + C2I
  • Panel discussion + audience Q&A
7:00–7:30 PM
One More Round
  • More networking, tours & demos

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Reserve your spot for Lab Ops with Hops — Wednesday, July 15, 5:30 PM PT.

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Meet Your Hosts
Building the modern life science lab.
Quartzy Logo

Quartzy is the platform life science companies use to run procurement and inventory all in one place, from the first reagent request to a purchase order synced with finance. Scientists request what they need, managers approve and route it, and Quartzy fulfills it through a marketplace of trusted suppliers.

1200+
organizations on Quartzy
1,800+
suppliers on marketplace
1
all-in-one platform
C2I Logo

C2I Accelerator is the incubator life science startups use to run lab operations and business scaling all in one place, from the initial validation experiment to a successful funding round. Founders access turnkey laboratory spaces, advisors guide business strategy, and C2I accelerates growth through a network of expert CRO resources.

 

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