Creating and Funding University Startups

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Creating and Funding University Startups

• October 3, 2008
• NCETT Annual Meeting
• Washington, D.C.
• Steven J. Kubisen
• Johns Hopkins University
• Simplicity, Speed, Self Confidence

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Hopkins Start-Up History/Future
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University Startups What Works

• Inside University

• Inside Business

• Careful review of IP, market needs, competitive
  positions
• Game changing technology platforms
• Faculty buy-in and support
• Entrepreneur supportive culture
• Leader/Doers
• Metrics consistent with ventures
• Chemistry between inventor and business
  management team
• Partner !

• Chemistry between inventor and business
  management team
• Integrity, people management skills, risk
  management skills, visionary
• Time based, results driven
• Technology and Market Space knowledge
• Venture management success
• Operations management success
• Sales skills (fund raising, landing orders)

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Entrepreneur-friendly Communities
Service Providers
Mentors Coaches Role models
ENTREPRENEURS
Talented People