Professional Society | Cocktails & Conversation

Join us for a special Professional Society evening at BioSTL featuring an exclusive look at one of St. Louis' leading innovation hubs and a conversation with Donn Rubin, President & CEO of BioSTL. For more than two decades, Donn has helped transform St. Louis into a nationally recognized center for bioscience and innovation. As the founding leader of BioSTL and BioGenerator, and a driving force behind the launch of the Cortex Innovation Community, Donn has built connections between entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators around the world--including Israel. Visit the BioSTL Building (formerly a 1930 Post-Dispatch printing plant) and the first shared labs for startups in the U.S., and hear Donn's insights on leadership, innovation, and collaboration. Then celebrate the launch of the newly expanded Jewish Federation of St. Louis Professional Society--a community bringing together Jewish professionals from every industry to build relationships, grow as leaders, and make an impact. Thursday, September 3, 2026 5:30 pm-7:30 pm BioSTL 4340 Duncan Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Contact Stacy Wagerman with questions at [email protected] or 314-442-3730. Donn Rubin, Founding President & CEO, BioSTL Donn Rubin has spent more than two decades helping transform St. Louis into a nationally recognized hub for bioscience and innovation. As the founding leader of BioSTL and the BioGenerator, one of the most active bioscience seed investors in the U.S., he helped launch the Cortex innovation district and built BioSTL Global to connect St. Louis with innovation ecosystems around the world, starting with Israel. Named a Pillar of the Community and one of the Most Influential St. Louisans by the St. Louis Business Journal, Rubin is a driving force behind the region's entrepreneurial transformation. Professional Society Leadership Professional Society Chairs Sharon Remis, Professional Society Chair Cynthia Albin, Vice Chair Denise Meckler, Vice Chair Matthew Smith, Vice Chair Brad Snitzer, Immediate Past Chair Leadership Advisory Council Lisa Deutsch Caryn Fine Gregg Garland Racquel Goldberg Joel Gotkin Scott Kaar Michael Lefton Emily Stein MacDonald Robert Merlin Gary Singer Matt Specter PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY IS SPONSORED BY Register To Attend * indicates required fields Name* First Last Cellphone*Email* What industry do you work in?*Organization/Company*Title*By registering here, you are agreeing to receive email communications from the Federation. Submit