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2025 ULI Fall Meeting 2025 ULI Fall Meeting
, November 04 – 06, 2025
Panelist

Ms. Susie Harborth

Chief Business Officer Breakthrough Properties

Susie Harborth is Chief Business Officer at Breakthrough Properties, a Tishman Speyer and Bellco Capital JV, where she oversees the firm's global business development; client experience platform; new business initiatives; and innovation strategy. Over the past 20 years, she has launched successful life science companies across multiple verticals (Tx, Dx and NGS), taking these ventures from inception to exit; was founding General Partner and CFO of Mission BioCapital, an early stage venture capital firm where her team's startup experience led to the creation of the largest network of lab coworking spaces, LabCentral & BioLabs; she supported the closing of Breakthrough's $3B life science real estate fund and developed "StudioLabs by Breakthrough", premier shared innovation spaces designed exclusively for hyper-growth biotech users. Susie is a sought-after speaker on life science real estate, innovation ecosystems (US, Europe and Asia-Pacific); and she is an active champion for DE&I, sustainability, and women's health. She holds a masters in biology from Harvard University, with graduate research in breast cancer diagnostics conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital; and a bachelors, business administration (finance and real estate) from CSU, Long Beach.

Speaking at

Tue Oct 29 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Resorts World Las Vegas - Level 2, Jasmine EF

Unleashing Innovation: The Crucial Role of Labs in Transforming Communities

Innovation is the catalyst that propels societies forward. In this session, developers and investors will learn why they should pay close attention to the transformative potential of labs in shaping the future of innovation ecosystems. This session will explore the power of labs to attract cutting-edge startups, nurture talent, and create thriving ecosystems that support rapid iteration and commercialization of ideas. In addition, you will discover how labs are bridging the gap between entrepreneurs, researchers, and corporations, allowing for the seamless integration of diverse perspectives and expertise. Gain insights into successful lab models and strategies that have effectively transformed traditional real estate developments into vibrant innovation districts. As the global landscape becomes increasingly competitive, the ability to embrace and foster innovation within communities is a game-changer.