UNSW Founders’ Post

A bootcamp offered by the Department of Technology and Society provides graduate students the experience needed to turn their research projects into startups. The NSF I-Corp Startup Methods Research Commercialization Bootcamp is made for graduate students engaged in academic research. “What the program does is force them to — we like to use the term — ‘get out of the building,’” said Kevin Moriarty, a co-faculty lead of the program. “Does this solve a problem? And it helps them determine whether or not what they’re working on is, creating value, or is the industry in that market looking for something else?” “The biggest value, in my opinion, is that it forces you to interact with real people,” said Peter Saenz, a bootcamp student studying for his PhD in the Department of Technology and Society in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “These interactions provide invaluable insights about the technology you want to commercialize — insights you can’t gain just by brainstorming or working solely within your team.” The program is open to any graduate students from all departments at Stony Brook University. #innovation #entrepreneurship #technology #creativity #stonybrooku https://bit.ly/3YyYObh

I gave a presentation a At Keiser University’s Sarasota campus this weekend, I presented on Extreme Monetization and had a great time with the students and professionals in attendance. First, I must say that Alex Butakow and his team put on a fabulous session — the facilities were beautiful, the organization was top-notch, and everything was highly aligned with today’s technological challenges. Moreover, the fact that it was a free event speaks volumes about Keiser University’s commitment to the community. Second, networking with individuals from startups, big tech, and other consulting firms was thoroughly enjoyable. What really stood out to me was the attendees’ eagerness to delve into the connections between business and technology. This is often one of the weakest links in many organizations — brilliant technologists or savvy businesspeople exist, but there’s a general inability to bridge these two realms. Personally, I believe we need to invest in these types of classes at the university (and even high school) levels to deliver value to technology consumers and build a strong economy. We covered topics such as exit strategies, green energy, ideation techniques l, Esports gaming, vehicle electrification, monetization paths, and intelligent transportation. I even offered the audience a sneak peek at an ITS product I’m developing, and they had the chance to provide feedback. Feeding hungry minds is so rewarding, and it’s why education is such a critical element in my repertoire. We should always be seeking to pass down knowledge so others can build upon it. #keiseruniversity #extrememonetization #communityengagement #techeducation #networkingevent #startups #bigtech #consulting #businessandtech #greenenergy #gaming #vehicleelectrification #intelligenttransportation #innovation #feedbacksession #educationalinvestment #highschooltech #universitytechprograms #bridginggaps #economybuilding #itsdevelopment Special thanks to my son Ronald Entner and Erica Newport, PhD, Associate Dean of Academics, KU-SAR for their support during the event.

Ten years ago, I held one of two innovation chairs at the All-Island Innovation Programme in Ireland. I delivered two public lectures and six masterclasses at Queen’s University Belfast and University College Cork (see photo) during that time. I explored what defines a high-performing VC: visibility, hyperactivity, and disruptiveness. I also addressed the rise of convertible notes in early-stage funding, cautioned against potential overvaluation of tech startups by Silicon Valley-based VCs, and discussed how Eindhoven developed its startup culture. One professor at University College Cork told me that these presentations had far greater impact than writing academic articles, and I agreed. The lectures reached a wide audience and sparked numerous discussions.  But things have changed over the past decade. Attention spans have shortened, and delivery now seems to matter more than content. This shift has made me reconsider the impact of giving presentations.  With 2025 on the horizon, I’ve decided to scale back on presentations and training sessions. Instead, I’m channeling my energy into new projects that I’ve long wanted to pursue—projects that I hope will make a meaningful impact, just as my presentations did. I’ll share more about these soon: https://lnkd.in/gP2qfkhM #life #technology #change #presentations #self #education #impact #research #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #growth

Universities are the foundation of many startup ecosystems worldwide. In fact, many of the most successful founders met on university campuses and went on to found companies that have disrupted the world. So, how do universities intentionally foster an innovative environment that encourages the emergence of the unicorns of tomorrow? Join the University of Southern California, San Diego State University, and Techstars on Wednesday, July 31st, as we discuss how these universities promote a culture of innovation and empower the next generation of founders on their campuses. Ryan Kuder Cathy Pucher See you there! #techstars #ecodev #ecosystem #preseed #startups https://lnkd.in/e6hEb47E

Over my 20 years at Stanford, I’ve noticed a trend: many Stanford University graduates stay in Silicon Valley to build startups. This trend is also evident in other California schools. This got me wondering: what percentage of unicorn founders who completed their undergraduate studies in California also founded their startups in the Golden State? And how does this compare to other states? In California, 78% stayed put, with Stanford's corresponding share at 76%.  Across the US, only 29% of all unicorn founders founded their company in the same state where they earned their bachelor’s degree. But there are significant disparities between states. Here are some other states with retention rates above the US average:  Utah: 60%  Arizona: 42%  Florida: 33%  Texas: 30% These states were below the national average:  Georgia: 27%  Colorado: 27%  New York: 27%  Washington: 21%  Illinois: 19%  Massachusetts: 19%  Maryland: 17%  Ohio: 15%  Massachusetts is surprisingly low in the ranking. Four out of every five unicorn founders who studied in Massachusetts leave to start a company elsewhere. Some states had extremely low retention rates, including the following states where at least 20 unicorn founders earned their undergraduate degrees:  Michigan: 3 out of 55 (5%)  North Carolina: 2 out of 37 (5%)  New Hampshire: 1 out of 23 (4%)  Indiana: 1 out of 37 (4%)  New Jersey: 1 out of 46 (2%)  Connecticut: 0 out of 68 (0%)  Rhode Island: 0 out of 27 (0%)  All these states have excellent universities: University of Michigan, Duke University, Dartmouth College, Indiana University, Princeton University, Yale University, Brown University. Causality can go both ways. Those with an entrepreneurial streak may tend to attend universities in states with large numbers of unicorns, such as California. However, despite its famous universities, Massachusetts is below average. Conversely, students may come to other entrepreneurial states like Utah, immerse themselves in the entrepreneurial ecosystem around the universities there, and decide to stay. Is your state among the leaders or the underdogs? Share your insights! And let your state politicians know 🙂 Thank you to the Stanford University Graduate School of Business for their support. Note: The educational data exclusively considers undergraduate degrees. States where fewer than 20 unicorn founders studied are excluded from the analysis. #stanford #stanfordgsb #venturecapital #startups #innovation #technology 

Are university spin outs good value for investors? With universities taking 20%+ equity stakes, complications over IP ownership, and academic founders more use to reseach budgets rather than the needs of private investment, the challenges on both sides suggest spin outs may be too complicated for most investors to live with. It suggests that spin outs need their own source of funding, and a special type of investor who understand and can live with the needs of academics - and some very deep pockets!

Join us for the next chapter of Tour de Ecosystem DTU - Technical University of Denmark♻️   Curious about how ideas and inventions move from classrooms and research labs to the real world, creating jobs and solving societal challenges? 🌍   Now is your unique opportunity to explore DTU - Technical University of Denmark’s vibrant innovation ecosystem – a powerful network designed to bridge the gap between university research and the entrepreneurial journey. Strong ecosystems like ours ensure a seamless transition from groundbreaking ideas to impactful ventures.   What’s to expect?:   👀 Dive into the interconnected initiatives that make up DTU’s innovation ecosystem. Besides us at PSV, you’ll meet DTU Skylab, DTU Science Park, DeepTech Alliance, DTU Entrepreneurship, Open Entrepreneurship DK, and more.   💡Learn how we foster collaboration and ensure cohesion between academia, startups, and venture opportunities.   🔬Discover how you can engage with DTU - Technical University of Denmark’s ecosystem — whether you’re a founder, investor, researcher, or simply curious about innovation.   Sign up right here, and discover where innovation meets impact: https://lnkd.in/djvzTMqW

Are you curious about research that’s ambitious and useful, but a poor fit for both academia and startups? Intrigued by the Brains Research Accelerator, but don’t know if your idea is a good fit? Do you have too many ideas? Only a vague idea? We’re holding “Brainstem” workshops to help! These 1-day workshops will help folks understand what sorts of ideas are good fits for  “coordinated research programs” – ARPA programs, Focused Research Organizations (FROs), and other research programs that aren’t good fits for either a startup or an academic lab – and help refine those ideas. You can see if you would be a good fit for our next round of Brains (applications open in September)! We’re going to hold a handful of these workshops in September and are gauging interest to figure out where we should hold them. So if you’re interested in having one near you, please fill out this poll: https://lnkd.in/d3WEu9vG

USC collaborates with startup advocate Techstars to promote the development of intellectual property. USC is set to ignite fresh startups and innovation through a new collaboration with Techstars, a prominent pre-seed investor. This partnership holds promise not only for the local economy but also for converting ideas generated at USC into tangible products and businesses, thereby enhancing the university's economic influence within the "Silicon Beach" area—an emerging tech hub spanning across Los Angeles County and parts of Orange County. Notably, USC boasts several industry-leading institutions in this tech corridor, including the USC Information Sciences Institute in Marina del Rey and the USC Institute for Creative Technologies in Los Angeles. Ishwar K. Puri, USC’s senior vice president of research and innovation, emphasized the partnership's goal of fostering an ecosystem rooted in innovative thinking, translational research, and multidisciplinary collaborations to drive meaningful impact. The collaboration with Techstars is expected to stimulate growth within the Southern California innovation ecosystem and strengthen the burgeoning tech corridor extending from Santa Barbara through L.A. to San Diego. This initiative aims to cultivate more startups led by USC students, faculty, and alumni. The collaboration entails a two-fold approach—education and networking, along with business acceleration—to introduce USC affiliates to startup formation. Through the USC and Techstars Digital Economy Accelerator, selected USC-affiliated companies will receive investments, guidance, and access to a global network of partners, enhancing their journey #socialmediamarketing #post #reels #trading #forextrading #tradingnews #livenews #newslive #liverpoolnews #startiyapa #official #reelsviral #viralreels #news #newsong #newseason #newstyle #newsingle #sneakernews #newstart #breakingnews #newsupdate #newstore #newshop #newseries #newskills #newsmile #newstatus #newsupdates https://lnkd.in/d7333VhG

🏛 More than 10% of all patents filed at the European Patent Office in 2019 originated in universities 🏗 This number correlated with regional industrialisation: opportunities for collaboration and technology transfers with industry 🚀 12% of all academic patents were filed by more than 1500 European startups (this does not include spinouts!) - 3/4 of these from only 25 universities (including the 4 UK stars highlighted below of course) 🌎 10% of startups with European academic patents are headquartered in the US, highlighting ongoing commercialisation difficulties, citing ‘Different regulations in European countries, fragmentation in the research market, a lack of funding in university research ecosystems and an overall sentiment that is risk-averse’ 💲 Still, the article quotes over EUR 800 million in revenue for universities, just from direct IP contracts, and a total of EUR 2.4 billion of income generated in 2021 through developing business agreements Also, a win for the academic in me: ‘technology development cycles often begin with “science-pushed” innovations, followed by a surge in applied research driven by market needs. This cyclical nature, combined with feedback loops, means that the impact of basic research can span several decades, laying the groundwork for future patent growth and business developments’ 👩🔬 ❤️