“Aside from all the food and spirits, the fishing was great and the sea planes were a thrill. There was a great mix of CEOs, founders, financiers and scientists all looking to build relationships and expand our potential impact on the world. Truly a great setting and group of talent to learn from and collaborate with.”
— Stephen Hung, CEO and Co-founder, Adaptive Biosciences Inc. (2021 attendee)
“Not only was it a great time but I thought the discussions were lively and meaningful, with the topics on target.”
— Eric Timko, Chairman & CEO, OrthAlign, Inc. (2021 attendee)
“I had a great time meeting you all in person and attending the meetings in such an amazing spot.”
— Kayvan Niazi, Chief Technology Officer, Sagittarius Bio (2021 attendee)
“Thank you very much for the experience! I always learn a lot and enjoy the company.”
— Ross Kayuha, CEO, Nanofiber Solutions (2021 attendee)
“It was great to get out of the office/house and network with an intelligent group of professionals! I was humbled to be in everyone’s company and am excited to continue to follow the positive impact the people I met at Ray’s Retreat make in the future!”
— Mike Bushlack, CFO, OrthAlign, Inc. (2021 attendee)
“Many thanks for pulling off yet another wonderful Retreat, full of insights and good cheer.”
— Andrew Powell, Senior VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Autem Medical (2021 attendee)
“I really appreciate asked to be part of the retreat. Your leadership and generosity are unrivaled. As always great ideas and new relationships come out of the event.”
— Jim Nolan, Founder, President & CEO, The Institute for Pharmaceutical Discovery (2021 attendee)
“It was a great few days on Oak Island. I met lots of smart, friendly people, learned some things and got to hear about some exciting companies. There were also plenty of fun times accompanied with a few drinks. I’m happy I was invited to attend.”
— William W. Crouse, Former Senior Managing Partner, HealthCare Ventures (2021 attendee)
“What a delightful event with a great agenda, solid world class speakers, and a moderator who nailed it. I truly enjoyed the evening, and can only imagine if it is this nice on zoom, it must be truly amazing in the wild.”
— David M. Abramson, Principal, SDA Ventures, LLC (2020 attendee)
“The retreat was a terrific event - interesting presentations.”
— Mimi Tang, Acting CEO Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, Prota Therapeutics (2020 attendee)
““Such an amazing group of executives and a special location to discuss the challenges and opportunities in Rx and Cx, devices and patent treatments. I am truly honored to have been invited and present an overview of R+F.””
— Robert Bianchini, Vice President of Research, Innovation & Engineering, Rodan + Fields LLC (2019 attendee)
““This is an incredible event and I feel so lucky to have been a part of it. Thank you, Ray and all who attended for creating such a memorable and enjoyable experience.””
““Ray, it was an incredible event! Thank you so much for having us! Really thought provoking discussions and met some incredible people.””
— Amany Mansour-Awad, President and Founder, Chemistry Rx (2019 attendee)
““Great meeting Ray! Thank you for inviting us to participate. Learned a ton and met some fantastic people.””
— Mike Hoerres, Chief Executive Officer, Cernostics (2019 attendee)
““Excellent retreat Ray - an impressive mix attendees with thought provoking presentations and discussions... and wonderfully hosted. Thank you.””
— David Seemungal, Director, Cubase Consulting Limited (2019 attendee)
““The brain power of the group [at Ray’s Retreat] was inspiring, and my interaction with everyone was exhilarating. We learned practical advice about investor presentations, disruptive innovation techniques, IPOs, acquisition strategies, investment banking, IT, and clinical trial advice from experts in their fields — all while an absolute dream team from Pepper Hamilton grounded us in IP strategy, corporate formation, and practical advice in the many complexities in the pharma, biologics and med device industries.””
— John Nottingham, Co-President, Nottingham Spirk (2018 attendee)
““Ray’s Retreat was a unique and meaningful experience, providing a refreshing look at the current and future focus of technologies, devices and therapeutics in a beautiful environment. The setting fostered genuine conversations and great connections rarely encountered in other business events.” ”
““It’s a rare opportunity to get out of the office and discuss significant business issues with other industry leaders.””
— Simon Craw, Senior Director of Business Development, Rodan + Fields (2016 attendee)
““The retreat brings together key executives to take a high-level look at our industry’s collective challenges and reflect on innovative solutions against the backdrop of the Georgian Bay.””
— Ken Melani, Managing Partner, Velocity Fund Partners (2016 attendee)
““Ray puts together a thoughtful agenda, is a wonderful host, and the Georgian Bay is an ideal place to connect with colleagues facing an increasingly complex legal and business landscape.””
— Milind Deshpande, President & CEO, Achillion Pharmaceuticals (2015 attendee)
““The scenery is spectacular, and the content is unsurpassed.””
— Steve Isaacs, Chairman & CEO, Aduro BioTech (2014 attendee)
““This really is a ‘can’t miss’ event. Truly a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues in a meaningful way.””
— Bill Mitchell, Vice President and General Counsel, NOVA Chemicals (2014 attendee)
