| ISBN13: | 9783031443572 |
| ISBN10: | 3031443578 |
| Binding: | Hardback |
| No. of pages: | 143 pages |
| Size: | 235x155 mm |
| Weight: | 412 g |
| Language: | English |
| Illustrations: | 1 Illustrations, black & white |
| 706 |
The Researcher Entrepreneur
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Discover a transformative book that equips aspiring 'researcher entrepreneurs' with invaluable strategies to avoid common start-up mistakes. Unveiling a fresh perspective, it emphasizes that technological researchers already possess critical entrepreneurial traits, merely needing the right approach to succeed. From preparing and setting up a tech start-up to illuminating best practices, this book sets you on the path to triumphant technological entrepreneurship.
This essential guide tackles the paradox of start-up failures, even after a very promising start, providing insights into how to overcome internal and external problems and obstacles and secure a thriving future. Tailored for researchers aiming to commercialize their technology by setting up a start-up and for technology transfer strategists supporting academic commercialization, the book ensures clarity by avoiding jargon and employing real-life case studies and exercises. Decision-assisting activities such as a "Commercialization Readiness Index (CRI)" and a "Market-prioritization Decision Matrix" offer valuable tools to help a researcher become a successful entrepreneur.
Whether you're a seasoned researcher or an aspiring entrepreneur, this book will empower you to harness your potential, turning visionary ideas into flourishing businesses. Embrace the entrepreneurial journey and embark on a transformational ride towards success in the dynamic world of technological entrepreneurship.
Discover a transformative book that equips aspiring 'researcher entrepreneurs' with invaluable strategies to avoid common start-up mistakes. Unveiling a fresh perspective, it emphasizes that technological researchers already possess critical entrepreneurial traits, merely needing the right approach to succeed. From preparing and setting up a tech start-up to illuminating best practices, this book sets you on the path to triumphant technological entrepreneurship.
This essential guide tackles the paradox of start-up failures, even after a very promising start, providing insights into how to overcome internal and external problems and obstacles and secure a thriving future. Tailored for researchers aiming to commercialize their technology by setting up a start-up and for technology transfer strategists supporting academic commercialization, the book ensures clarity by avoiding jargon and employing real-life case studies and exercises. Decision-assisting activities such as a "Commercialization Readiness Index (CRI)" and a "Market-prioritization Decision Matrix" offer valuable tools to help a researcher become a successful entrepreneur.
Whether you're a seasoned researcher or an aspiring entrepreneur, this book will empower you to harness your potential, turning visionary ideas into flourishing businesses. Embrace the entrepreneurial journey and embark on a transformational ride towards success in the dynamic world of technological entrepreneurship.
1. Researchers and Entrepreneurship.- 2. Bridging Two Worlds.- 3. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained.- 4. Decisions, Decisions.- 5. An Invention Is not an Innovation.- 6. Opportunities Are Everywhere? and If There Aren?t, Create Them!.- 7. Can You Manage as well as You research?.- 8. Strong Foundations.- 9. Aim for Perfection.- 10. Strategise like a 5* General.- 11. There Is More than One Way to Rome.- 12. Be Disruptive? But Don?t Disrupt!.- 13. Think Ahead and Fit the Purpose.- 14. Is Your Financial Base Solid?.- 15. In... Agreements We Trust.- 16. Timing Is Critical.- 17. Risk Wisely.- 18. Protect Your Technology... But Not Too Much!.- 19. Viability, Not Just Feasibility.- 20. Skilling and Re-skilling.- 21. The Market Is Your Guide.- 22. Position, Position, Position.- 23. Commercialisation Readiness Index.- 24. Obstacles Are Just Challenges.- 25. There Is Always That Little Bit Extra You Can Offer.- 26. Consolidate First, Diversify Later.- 27. Diamonds From Ashes.- 28. Open a Window to the World.- 29. A Final Thought: Proactivity Breactivity Every Time.