51. Robert Stoner (Kendall Square Project) on translating academic research into businesses
Robert Stoner of Kendall Square Project and previously of MIT Energy Initiative speaks about licensing as a way to bring academic and scientific research to the market.OUTLINE(00:00) Introduction(00:39) Education and career path(07:58) Financing mechanisms for deeptech ventures (12:45) Role of universities(15:34) Licensing (23:11) Role of government(31:03) Scientists turning entrepreneurs(34:31) Translating science into business(38:36) Energy technologies, demand and supply
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50. David Heller (C16 Biosciences) on biomanufacturing and palm oil alternatives
David Heller of C16 Biosciences speaks about biomanufacturing technology and products and business strategy. Adam Lawrence co-hosts.
OUTLINE
(00:00) Introduction
(00:32) Career path
(03:13) Origin of C16 Biosciences
(07:12) Palm oil agriculture
(10:06) C16 Bio’s core technology
(11:14) IP strategy
(16:22) Products
(18:50) Competitors
(21:02) Value ecosystem
(24:05) Positioning
(25:32) Criticisms of precision fermentation
(28:56) Technoeconomics and cost drivers
(33:25) Resources and inputs
(35:27) Capital costs
(38:31) Challenges
(41:29) GMO
(42:15) Regulatory landscape
(45:08) Risks
(51:17) Vision
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49. Joško Bobanović (Sofinnova Partners) on industrial biotech and biomanufacturing
Joško Bobanović of Sofinnova Partners speaks about bioeconomy, industrial biotech, and biomanufacturing. Adam Lawrence co-hosts.
OUTLINE
(00:00) Introduction
(00:34) Education and career path
(02:21) Sofinnova Partners
(04:28) Investment strategy
(06:34) Terminology
(08:45) Industrial biotech history and evolution
(14:06) Competitive strategies for bio startups
(16:55) End applications – fuels, food, pharmaceuticals, materials
(21:23) Value ecosystem and participants
(24:57) Drivers
(27:15) Business models, platforms, products
(33:05) Success stories
(36:17) Future of industrial biotech and bioeconomy
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48. Lee Vinsel (Virginia Tech) and Andrew Russell (SUNY Polytechnic Institute) on the innovation delusion
Lee Vinsel of Virginia Tech and Andrew Russell of SUNY Polytechnic Institute speak about innovation, hype, and the importance of investing in maintenance.
OUTLINE
(00:00) Introduction
(00:29) Eduction and career paths
(02:20) Origin of and motivation of writing The Innovation Delusion
(04:15) True innovation vs. “innovation speak”
(08:42) Higher education and tech transfer/licensing offices
(14:59) Clayton Christensen’s discredited research
(22:07) True progress and impact
(27:00) Pitfalls of disruption for disruption’s sake
(32:09) Importance of focusing on maintenance
(37:16) Balancing innovation with maintenance
(40:01) Impact of neglecting maintenance
(45:54) Vision of the future
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47. Adrien Côté (Velocity) on scientist-entrepreneurs
Adrien Côté of the Velocity discusses translating science and research into business ventures.
OUTLINE
(00:00) Introduction
(00:43) Education and career
(03:17) Velocity Incubator
(07:50) Successfully incubated ventures
(09:30) Commercialization challenges
(11:44) What distinguishes successful entrepreneurs from others
(13:20) “Not all founders are entrepreneurs”
(15:49) Challenges of transitioning from scientist to entrepreneur
(17:02) Communication
(18:57) Group dynamics
(21:15) Leadership
(23:15) Role of academia in training scientists to lead
(24:48) Evolution of scientific leadership
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