Purdue Alumni of San Francisco: Boilermaker Founders Forum
October 20, 2026 - 5:00 PM Pacific Time
October 20, 2026 - 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Third Coast Foundry, 625 2nd Street, 3rd floor, San Francisco, CA, United States
Join the Purdue Alumni Club of San Francisco for the next installment of the Boilermaker Founders Forum, an exclusive speaker series bringing together Purdue alumni, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and innovation leaders across the Bay Area.
With more than 10,000 Boilermakers living and working throughout Northern California, the Boilermaker Founders Forum was created to strengthen connections among Purdue alumni at the forefront of entrepreneurship, technology, venture capital, and business leadership. Through candid conversations with accomplished founders and industry leaders, the series provides a platform for learning, networking, and exploring the ideas shaping the future.
We are pleased to welcome Brian Feth, Co-Founder and CEO of Xcell Biosciences, a San Francisco-based biotechnology company advancing next-generation cell therapies. Under Brian's leadership, the company has raised more than $50 million in venture financing. Brian will join us for a moderated fireside chat on entrepreneurship, innovation, and building venture-backed companies.
Join the local Purdue community for an evening of insight, connection, and candid conversation with fellow Boilermaker Brian Feth (BS ’03, Molecular Biology & Chemistry), co-founder and CEO of San Francisco–based Xcell Biosciences. From West Lafayette labs to leading an innovative cell therapy venture in Mission Bay, Brian will share his journey building, funding, and scaling high-impact biotech and non-profit organizations
Program
5:00 p.m. | Doors Open & Networking
5:30 p.m. | Fireside Chat with Brian Feth
6:15 p.m. | Audience Q&A
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Networking Reception
This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with fellow Boilermakers and connect with leaders driving innovation across the Bay Area's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We hope you will join us as we continue building a community that celebrates Purdue's spirit of innovation, leadership, and impact.
For more information and to register for this event, visit Overview ⋮ Purdue Alumni of San Francisco: Boilermaker Founders Forum ⋮ Blackthorn Events