Activation Energy Selma Duhovic
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- Science
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Discussions about science, innovation, and impact
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39. Jeff Rosedale (BakerHostetler) on deeptech and IP
Jeff Rosedale of BakerHostetler speaks about how deeptech entrepreneurs can navigating the IP landscape and integrate IP with business strategy.
OUTLINE
(00:00) Introduction
(00:25) Jeff’s professional background
(04:10) Dialogue between scientific advancements and legal frameworks
(07:22) How law firms are addressing evolving technologies
(09:05) Emerging trends
(11:13) Integrating IP and business strategy
(14:59) How startups can effectively maneuver IP landscape
(16:52) Valuing IP
(20:07) Examples of how valuation affects growth and outcome
(21:56) Collaboration and IP assignment
(25:23) Logistics of licensing IP
(28:19) Factors that determine licensing fees
(30:08) Pitfalls during licensing and managing conflict
(32:05) Advice for entrepreneurs -
38. Bryce Meredig (Citrine Informatics) on the intersection of science and business
Bryce Meredig of Citrine Informatics talks about leadership and the business of science.
OUTLINE
(00:00) Introduction
(00:28) Career path
(02:06) Academia vs. business
(03:15) Deeptech startups vs others
(04:48) Integrating science and business
(06:08) How to overcome challenges with integration
(07:27) Scientific leadership
(10:00) Group and organizational dynamics
(11:20) Leadership qualities
(13:10) Interaction between scientists and non-scientists
(15:42) Managing conflict and fostering cohesion
(22:10) Effective communication
(29:10) Mistakes
(33:05) Future -
37. Pavle Jeremić (Aether Bio) on protein engineering and lithium extraction
Pavle Jeremić of Aether Bio talks about protein engineering, lithium extraction, and advanced polymers.
OUTLINE
(00:00) Introduction
(00:29) Pavle’s professional background
(01:12) Motivation for founding Aether
(04:31) Aether’s technology and product lines
(06:45) Uniqueness of Aether’s technology
(13:08) Importance of Aether’s technology
(14:45) Monetization strategy
(16:22) Failed strategies
(19:41) Market segments
(21:14) Value of market opportunity
(22:45) Capturing value
(24:41) Challenges and risks
(27:53) Long-term vision of Aether -
36. Rodrigo Alvarez-Icaza (Elysium Robotics) on robotics
Rodrigo Alvarez-Icaza of Elysium Robotics talks about actuation, movement, and robotics.
OUTLINE
(00:00) Introduction
(00:39) Rodrigo’s professional background
(03:04) Motivation for founding Elysium
(04:17) Elysium’s technology
(05:45) Limitations of current robotic systems
(07:02) Suite of robotic technologies
(08:09) Actuation
(10:19) Technical performance metrics
(12:06) Target applications
(14:38) Traction
(15:50) Milestones
(16:20) Economics and affordability
(17:45) Market opportunity
(19:20) Scalability
(20:17) Challenges
(21:26) Long-term implications
(23:40) Vision -
35. Mahmood Shirazy (Calogy Solutions) on thermal management of EVs
Mahmood Shirazy of Calogy Solutions discusses thermal management systems of electrical vehicles (EV) systems, transitioning from scientist to entrepreneur, and the state of the deeptech ecosystem.
OUTLINE
(00:00) Introduction
(00:36) Mahmood’s career
(02:32) Calogy’s technology
(04:09) Value proposition and uniqueness of technology
(06:45) Examples
(09:02) Broader impact
(11:39) Value of opportunity
(12:58) Go-to-market and monetization strategy
(15:21) Traction
(16:44) Challenges and barriers
(18:43) Growth and expansion plans
(20:45) Anticipated risks
(23:26) Journey from scientist to entrepreneur
(25:44) Fundamental differences between academia and business worlds
(28:15) State of deeptech ecosystem -
34. Chad Wasilenkoff (Helicoid Industries) on advanced composites for automotive and aerospace markets
Chad Wasilenkoff of Helicoid Industries talks about commercializing advanced, proprietary composites for sporting goods, automotive, and aerospace applications.
OUTLINE
(00:00) Introduction
(00:33) Chad’s professional background
(05:25) Helicoid’s technology
(07:42) Significance and potential impact of Helicoid’s technology
(10:17) Trends in composites industry
(13:04) Applications in sporting goods, automotive, and aerospace markets
(15:56) How Helicoid captures value it creates
(17:27) Helicoid’s monetization and pricing strategies
(19:47) Helicoid’s traction
(21:53) Challenges and barriers to commercialization and common mistakes entrepreneurs make
(26:09) Regulation
(27:41) Anticipated risks and uncertainties
(29:49) Long term vision of Helicoid