Innovator Series: Introduction to Start-ups: Commercializing Academic Research through Start-ups

What you will learn:

• Basics of Building a Start-up on Early-Stage Research
• Types of Start-ups
• Funding Models and Sources
• Business Planning Requirements

This course discusses key aspects of building a new company around technology developed on academic research. Presented by a serial entrepreneur and former university professor, this video introduces key concepts needed to develop a strategy and plan for the business.

The course begins with the role that start-ups play in the lifecycle of a technology from lab to market and explains how the explicit goals for the start-up impact company funding, go-to-market tactics, hiring, and other key aspects.

As an introductory course, concepts presented are intended to cover a wide range of technology areas, including biotech, software, robotics, etc.