Overview
Explore the entrepreneurial journey through a physicist's lens in this 58-minute webinar. Gain insights from Jeff Bargiel, founder and CEO of EntoBio, as he delves into the entrepreneurial process, covering idea generation, product marketability assessment, funding strategies, and common pitfalls faced by startups. Discover how biomimicry can lead to innovative solutions for complex problems. Learn about ideation techniques, value proposition development, business model creation, and customer validation. Understand the importance of time management, minimum viable products, and effective pitching. Benefit from practical advice on overcoming challenges, making timely decisions, and navigating funding opportunities like SBIR. Moderated by Crystal Bailey, this webinar offers valuable knowledge for scientists looking to venture into entrepreneurship.
Syllabus
Introduction
Agenda
The Scientist
Generating Ideas
Ideation
Fooling ourselves
Evaluation
Science
Test
Value Proposition
Value Proposition Canvas
Business Model Canvas
Customer Validation
Time is Oxygen
Minimum Viable Product
Funding
Pitching
Resolving uncertainties
Advice and pitfalls
Starting too late
Be decisive
Struggles
Conclusion
Pipeline Program
Reasonable Valuation
SBR Funding
Finding a Problem
Money
Milestones
Technical Milestones
Taught by
APS Physics