Bioprinting: Human Tissue on Demand April 17, 2012

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Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2012/03/28/The_Innovators_Antenna

Andras Forgacs, Co-founder of Organovo, discusses the future of medical innovation: bioprinting, the process of creating human tissue cells.

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A rapid fire, Pecha Kucha-style series of visual presentations that highlight the six senses that every innovator needs.

Ideas Economy: Innovation will explore the role of governments, corporations and individuals as drivers of innovation and will develop prescriptions that lead to lasting progress and prosperity. Conference attendees will engage in a lively examination of current political and economic policies around the world, develop a keen understanding of how the forces of globalization affect the ways companies innovate and manage innovation, and discuss what individuals can do, not only to energize their own creative and intellectual potential, but to develop jobs, improve company earnings, and contribute to economic growth around the world.

Andras Forgacs is a Venture Partner with Richmond Global. Previously, he served as Managing Director and was primarily responsible for Richmond's existing and new investments in the US and China. His investments include LearnVest, Fiksu Mobile, PhoneTell and AdChina.In addition to co-founding and serving as a director for Organovo, Andras also serves on the board of Voxiva and as board observer of AdChina, LearnVest, Fiksu Mobile and Yobrand.