#Academia
“When I finished the talk, I thought all these older people would encourage me as a young researcher. But as I stepped off the podium, a bunch of them came up to me and said, ‘We don’t believe anything you just said’.”

Prof who went on to co-found Moderna (among 41 companies!!!) was told to ‘find another job’ after pitching drug delivery idea

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/moderna-co-founder-told-to-find-another-job-after-pitching-vaccine-delivery-idea

#Research #Spinouts #Commercialisation #Universities #BioTech #Innovation #Academics

A Guide to Spinning Out of University

https://www.pillar.vc/playlist/guide/a-guide-to-spinning-out-of-university/

Via Pillar VC #Startups #Spinouts #Commercialisation

Really interesting read -

Scottish start-up founders reveal their top-rated investors

"While 76% of respondents would recommend their Scottish-based investors, the new survey revealed concerns about the low-risk appetite of Scottish investors that could see more early stage businesses setting up or relocating outside Scotland"

https://www.insider.co.uk/news/scottish-start-up-founders-reveal-28526063

#Startups #spinouts #enterprise #innovation #InnovationStrategy #EntrepreneurialCampus

One week to go until #Slush2022. If you are there, visit our stand showcasing #innovation projects and #spinouts from @HelsinkiUni. It’s time for #science to rock :_stars: :ablobcaramelldansen: