Emre Bektik Tamara Menghi Amrit Chaudhuri Sal Darji Nita Akoh

(4.7) From Lab to Launchpad: Navigating Transitions in Research to Startup

A Talk by Sal Darji , Tamara Menghi , Nita Akoh , Amrit Chaudhuri and Emre Bektik

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About this Talk

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion on the intersection of academia and entrepreneurship! Explore how academic backgrounds influence entrepreneurial mindsets and approaches. This session will discuss the intersection of academia and entrepreneurship, including: 

  • How an academic background influences your entrepreneurial mindset and approach 
  • The most significant challenges you will encounter when transitioning from academia to the startup world and how to overcome them 
  • How to navigate skepticism or resistance from the academic community or industry stakeholders
  • Approaching technology transfer and intellectual property considerations when transitioning your research into a startup

Join us as we delve into these topics and uncover insights from experts who have navigated the academia-to-entrepreneurship journey firsthand.

September 12, 2024, 03:15 PM

03:15 PM - 04:15 PM

About The Speakers

Sal Darji

Sal Darji

Spinout Consultant, Northeastern University

Salil (Sal) Darji is a consultant working at Northeastern University’s Center for Research Innovation, where he helps spinout companies go from lab to market.


Tamara Menghi

Tamara Menghi

Higher Ed Professional

Tamara Menghi is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in college career services.


Nita Akoh

Nita Akoh

CEO/Founder, MyAtlas

Nita Akoh is the Founder and CEO of MyAtlas, a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing mental health care through digital phenotyping and personalized recommendations.


Amrit Chaudhuri

Amrit Chaudhuri

Biopharma strategy advisory, APC Science

Amrit Chaudhuri is a seasoned entrepreneur with 17 years of experience as a founder and CEO, having launched three ventures that span the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.


Emre Bektik

Emre Bektik

Co-Founder & Research Fellow, HealthiFY & Harvard University

I am an accomplished academic and entrepreneur with a dynamic career spanning both scientific research and innovative business ventures.

Location

Suffolk University

120 Tremont Street, Boston

Commons - 5th Floor

Suffolk University

Main Sponsor

Suffolk University's Sawyer Business School

The Sawyer Business School occupies an unrivaled position at the nexus of Boston’s private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Our learners enjoy unparalleled access to the city’s financial and innovation clusters, seats of government, nonprofit organizations, and world-class healthcare institutions.

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