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University Spinouts: What should I know before starting a company for the first time?

Sangeeta Bhatia is Co-Founder at Glympse Bio. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
02:22

University Spinouts: What are the major differences between being in academia and being a CEO?

Andy Beck is CEO at PathAI. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
03:20

University Spinouts: What is your number one piece of advice for academics about to embark on the startup journey? (Part 1)

Pam Silver is a Professor of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
01:17

University Spinouts: What is your number one piece of advice for academics about to embark on the startup journey? (Part 2)

Sam Liss is Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
02:52

University Spinouts: What is your number one piece of advice for early-stage founders?

Throop Wilder is a Startup Executive at Stealth Startup. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
03:34

University Spinouts: What is your number one piece of advice for founders of early stage spinouts?

Jacqueline Mercier is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
00:51

University Spinouts: What are the first steps for university licensing?

Sam Liss is Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
03:32

University Spinouts: What are the goals of the university licensing office?

Myron Kassaraba is a Technology Licensing Officer at MIT. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
01:01

University Spinouts: How should a founder prepare for the licensing process?

Chris Petty is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
00:59

University Spinouts: What mistakes do founders make as they navigate the university licensing process?

Alan Gordon is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
01:50

University Spinouts: How can I best prepare for the spinout process?

Andy Beck is CEO at PathAI. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
02:57

University Spinouts: When is the best time for a postdoc / PhD student to engage a lawyer?

Jacqueline Mercier is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
01:07

University Spinouts: How can potential university spinouts find attorneys to work with?

Jacqueline Mercier is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
01:41

University Spinouts: Do law firms defer fees for university spinouts?

Jacqueline Mercier is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
02:00

University Spinouts: How will I know when a technology is ready to spin out of the university?

Sangeeta Bhatia is Co-Founder at Glympse Bio. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
01:33

University Spinouts: How do I know when technology is ready to be commercialized? (Part 1)

Throop Wilder is a Startup Executive at Stealth Startup. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
03:00

University Spinouts: How do I know when technology is ready to be commercialized? (Part 2)

Pam Silver is a Professor of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
00:51

University Spinouts: What is your advice for women faculty and grads who are interested in starting companies in STEM fields?

Sangeeta Bhatia is Co-Founder at Glympse Bio. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
01:51

University Spinouts: Can I start a company while continuing my academic career?

Chris Petty is Director of Business Development at Harvard University. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
02:25

University Spinouts: How do you recommend startup founders split equity?

Jacqueline Mercier is a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. Listen to more at pillar.vc/playlist/

03-04
01:26

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