BIOTECH BUILDERS
JOIN US on Wednesday, June 3rd
In June, we’re sitting down with Ryan Oines of USD Discovery District, Pei Yen of New Heritage Ag, and Eddie Aamold of Inanovate to explore biotech innovation.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AM: Connect over coffee & pastries
8:20 AM: Welcome performance by local artist
8:30 AM: Founder Stories
9:15 AM: Event concludes & FREE coworking begins
WHO & WHY
Startup Sunrise is for founders, innovators, community leaders, creatives, and anyone curious about the topic of the month. Start your day with inspiration, real founder stories, and meaningful conversations!
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Ryan Oines, USD Discovery District
Ryan Oines leads the USD Discovery District as President and CEO, driving economic growth through biotech and life sciences innovation. With over 25 years of experience launching startups and securing capital, he oversees the projected $314M development plan that includes 26 buildings and an estimated 2,800 jobs. His strategic vision strengthens public-private partnerships, positioning South Dakota as a hub for research and commercialization.
Pei Yen, New Heritage Ag
New Heritage Ag’s mission is to build a healthier, more sustainable world through accelerated plant improvement. Our proprietary platform is designed to drastically shorten timelines and open new crop verticals for CRISPR-mediated precision breeding, serving both small labs and high-throughput commercial programs. The founding team draws upon decades of experience in platform and plant sciences. As CEO and Co-Founder, Pei leverages his lab experience at South Dakota State University and Duke University, and his track record as a cross-border serial entrepreneur to position New Heritage Ag to meet global demand.
Eddie Aamold, Inanovate
Inanovate is a biotech startup focused on developing and validating medical diagnostic tests. With years of combined experience in clinical diagnostics, regulatory strategy, and product development, Eddie leads cross functional teams to translate laboratory innovations into reliable, market-ready assays. At Inanovate Eddie oversees R&D, clinical validation, quality systems, regulatory submissions, and commercial launch planning, ensuring diagnostic products meet rigorous performance and compliance standards. Eddie and his team at Inanovate recently received FDA clearance on their Lyme-ID test, a diagnostic test for the accurate detection of Lyme disease. The Lyme-ID test is scheduled to be released as a direct-to-consumer test later this summer.
ENTRY
Please enter from the east side of the building, directly adjacent to the parking lot. If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Startup Sioux Falls office at 605-275-8000.
View parking map
CONTACT
[email protected]
SCHEDULE
8:00 AM: Connect over coffee & pastries
8:20 AM: Welcome performance by local artist
8:30 AM: Founder Stories
9:15 AM: Event concludes & FREE coworking begins
WHO & WHY
Startup Sunrise is for founders, innovators, community leaders, creatives, and anyone curious about the topic of the month. Start your day with inspiration, real founder stories, and meaningful conversations!
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Ryan Oines, USD Discovery District
Ryan Oines leads the USD Discovery District as President and CEO, driving economic growth through biotech and life sciences innovation. With over 25 years of experience launching startups and securing capital, he oversees the projected $314M development plan that includes 26 buildings and an estimated 2,800 jobs. His strategic vision strengthens public-private partnerships, positioning South Dakota as a hub for research and commercialization.
Pei Yen, New Heritage Ag
New Heritage Ag’s mission is to build a healthier, more sustainable world through accelerated plant improvement. Our proprietary platform is designed to drastically shorten timelines and open new crop verticals for CRISPR-mediated precision breeding, serving both small labs and high-throughput commercial programs. The founding team draws upon decades of experience in platform and plant sciences. As CEO and Co-Founder, Pei leverages his lab experience at South Dakota State University and Duke University, and his track record as a cross-border serial entrepreneur to position New Heritage Ag to meet global demand.
Eddie Aamold, Inanovate
Inanovate is a biotech startup focused on developing and validating medical diagnostic tests. With years of combined experience in clinical diagnostics, regulatory strategy, and product development, Eddie leads cross functional teams to translate laboratory innovations into reliable, market-ready assays. At Inanovate Eddie oversees R&D, clinical validation, quality systems, regulatory submissions, and commercial launch planning, ensuring diagnostic products meet rigorous performance and compliance standards. Eddie and his team at Inanovate recently received FDA clearance on their Lyme-ID test, a diagnostic test for the accurate detection of Lyme disease. The Lyme-ID test is scheduled to be released as a direct-to-consumer test later this summer.
ENTRY
Please enter from the east side of the building, directly adjacent to the parking lot. If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Startup Sioux Falls office at 605-275-8000.
View parking map
CONTACT
[email protected]
Location
Startup Sioux Falls
100 East 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
100 East 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Date & Time
June 3, 2026, 8:00 - 9:15 AM