Profile of Speaker/Author
Jorge Aquino is responsible for managing the biotechnology
portfolio for the DBED Maryland Venture Fund. In this
capacity he conducts technical and business due diligence,
deal sourcing, and manages relationships with other
biotechnology investors. Prior to joining the Maryland
Venture Fund, Mr. Aquino was a Marketing Executive for the
Division of Business Development at DBED. Mr. Aquino has a
M.S. in Biotechnology from the Johns Hopkins University.
Abstract of Presentation/Publication
Early stage financing is a very important resource for
entrepreneurs interested in launching biotechnology
enterprises. In Maryland, there has been a significant
effort to make this type of funding available through
several different programs directed by the Maryland Venture
Fund. These programs and other venture capital related
activities and resources provided through state sponsorship
will be discussed in this session. In the past year the
success of the Maryland Venture Fund has been recognized;
the Fund has received awards from both the Greater
Washington Technology Council and the Greater Baltimore
Technology Council for its contributions to the economic
development of the region.s technology community.
