Investor-Ready IP: How to Present Intellectual Property with Confidence

Event description

Presenter: Dr. Gautam Prakash

In this Catalyze webinar, Gautam Prakash will guide founders on how to effectively present intellectual property in an investor pitch. The session will provide a practical overview of the major types of IP, explain which aspects of the patent process matter most to investors, and clarify what information should and should not be disclosed during fundraising discussions. Attendees will learn how to communicate IP strength clearly and confidently in a pitch deck while safeguarding proprietary information when engaging with potential investors.

About the Speaker

Gautam Prakash is an experienced intellectual property attorney and strategic advisor who works with life sciences and healthcare startups to develop and execute IP strategies that support fundraising, partnerships, and long-term commercialization. He advises early-stage companies on patent portfolio development, freedom-to-operate considerations, and how to align IP strategy with investor expectations. Gautam has supported numerous venture-backed startups through seed and Series A financings, helping founders position their IP as a competitive advantage while minimizing risk.

Webinar presented on March 13, 2026 to an invited audience.

This video is provided for educational purposes only.

This research was, in part, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Agreement OT2 HL157844-01. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the NIH.