Entrepreneurs and Educators in Tech

Join us for an engaging evening at The University of Pittsburgh spotlighting first hand stories of entrepreneurial paths. This dynamic panel, moderated by HBA Pittsburgh Branch Leader Maria Abunto, MD, MPH, MBA, will share insights into how new technologies are commercialized, implemented, and adopted in real-world settings.

Featured Panelists:

Anna Li – CEO & Founder, Korion Health
Jenny Yu – Founding Managing Partner, Sixth House Ventures; Clinical Advisor, VitVio; Entrepreneur in Residence, University of Connecticut
Haylee Massaro – Associate Teaching Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Wei Yu – Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology, Dentons Cohen & Grigsby
Sue Cohen – Associate Professor of Organizations & Entrepreneurship, Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh

Space is limited, register today to save your spot!

Learning Objectives

Identify at least 2 practical strategies for addressing barriers in this industry.
Formulate 1 personal next step to advance their journey in tech entrepreneurship or education.
Evaluate 1 key consideration for commercializing or protecting a health care technology.

Agenda

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Check-in and Welcome
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Women Entrepreneurs and Educators in Tech Panel Discussion
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Networking

Additional Event Information

Online registration deadline: 31 January 2026
Event is open to: HBA Members and Non-members
This event is not refundable.
Onsite (walk -in) registration: Is Allowed

Onsite registration is not recommended. However, if you choose to do so, please arrive at least 15 minutes early and be prepared to use your mobile device to register. Only credit card payments are accepted. Non-members are advised to create an HBA profile prior to arriving.

Featured Speakers

Susan Cohen
Associate Professor, Organizations & Entrepreneurship, University of Pittsburgh, College of Business Administration

Anna Li
CEO, Korion Health

Haylee Massaro
Associate Teaching Professor, Carnegie Mellon University

Jenny Yu
Founder, Managing Partner, None Listed

Wei Yu
Counsel, Dentons US LLP

Pricing

	Member	Non-Member
Regular Registration - In-person	$0.00 / €0.00	$0.00 / €0.00

Members receive up to 50 percent discount

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COVID-19 Policy
The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.

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