Creating an ISI Spinout: Maximizing Success and Raising Capital

Discover the essential steps and strategies for creating a successful spinout company from the USC Information Sciences Institute in this 33-minute talk presented by venture capitalist David Lane. Learn how to maximize your startup's chances of success, identify and mitigate top risk factors, and navigate the process of raising capital. Gain valuable insights into where to seek funding and what elements need to be in place before approaching investors. Benefit from Lane's extensive experience as an institutional venture capitalist, including his time at Harvard Management Company and his current role as an active angel investor and partner at 1Flourish Capital. Explore the intersection of ethical and moral applications of technology in solving market needs, with a focus on deep tech used in enterprise and industrial applications.