Nano Entrepreneurship Network
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -This podcast is a part of an emerging network that provides a platform for sharing best practices for advancing nanotechnology commercialization. It highlights the lessons learned along the technology development pathway. From the Stories from the NNI family of podcasts!
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Episodes
Using Nanotechnology to Create Smart Window Coatings
July 18, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Delia Milliron, the T. Brockett Hudson Professor of Chemical Engineering and the Bill L. Stanley Endowed Leadership Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses how her team is using nanotechnology to create smart window coatings that enable better control of how much light or heat passes through a window. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at in...
Designing and Assembling Nanoparticles of Different Shapes: A Conversation with Aaron Santos
June 20, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Aaron Santos, President and co-founder of a nanotechnology company called DNP123. Dr. Santos describes a technique developed by his company that can design and assemble nanoparticles of different shapes. He also provides advice to aspiring nanotechnology entrepreneurs. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation! If you would like to learn...
Commercializing Quantum Dots for Display Applications: A Conversation with Jason Hartlove
May 02, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Jason Hartlove, CEO of Nanosys, a company that manufactures quantum dots for displays and other applications. Mr. Hartlove describes the technology development pathway that Nanosys followed to commercialize quantum dots for display applications. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation! If you would like to learn more about nanotechnolo...
Using Multifunctional Nanostructures to Remove Pollutants from the Environment
April 11, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast, Vinayak Dravid, the Abraham Harris Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University and founder of a company called MFNS (Multi-Functional Nano-Structures for Environment, Energy, and Biomedicine), describes how his company is developing a cost-effective and deployable technology that uses multifunctional nanostructures to remove pollutants from the environment. If you would like to learn more about na...
Using Nanotechnology to Treat Glaucoma: A Conversation with Rui Jing Jiang
November 08, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Rui Jing Jiang, Co-Founder, CEO, and Director of Avisi Technologies. Ms. Jiang discusses how she started this company to develop a nanotechnology-based medical device to treat glaucoma. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, ...
Transitioning nanotechnologies from the lab to the real world: A Conversation with Alexis Carpenter
September 27, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Alexis Carpenter, Chief Scientist at Triad Growth Partners + AxNano. Dr. Carpenter shares her perspectives on effective ways to transition environmental remediation nanotechnologies from the lab to the real world. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube...
Building a Graphene Manufacturing Company from the Ground Up: A Conversation with Jeff Draa
August 19, 2021 14:26 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Jeff Draa, CEO and co-founder of Grolltex, a graphene manufacturing company. Mr. Draa discusses how he started his company and the challenges he faced as he grew the company, and he provides advice to young entrepreneurs just starting out. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed...
Creating Novel Non-Toxic Protective Coatings: A Conversation with David Zamarin
April 19, 2021 13:30 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and David Zamarin, CEO and founder of DetraPel, a nanotechnology-enabled protective coatings company. David discusses how he started his company, the challenges he faced as he grew the company, and his experience pitching his product on Shark Tank. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation! If you would like to learn more about nanote...
Adapting to Unexpected Changes: A Conversation with Linh Le
March 08, 2021 14:30 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Linh Le, CEO and co-founder of Flextrapower. Dr. Le discusses his experience launching a startup and finding ways to survive during the COVID 19 pandemic. He also offers insights on decisions that, in hindsight, he would have made differently and shares his thoughts about successfully running a small company. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the con...
Importance of Building Relationships: A Conversation with Steve Wilcenski
February 22, 2021 14:30 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Steve Wilcenski, CEO and co-founder of BNNano, a company focused on manufacturing boron nitride nanotubes for a range of applications. Steve discusses his experience launching the company, the lessons learned along the way, and his advice for new entrepreneurs. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation! Closed captioning is provided on o...
Identifying Real Opportunities: A Conversation with Ross Dunlap
January 11, 2021 14:30 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Ross Dunlap, CEO of Ceres Nanosciences Inc., a company incorporating nanotechnology into diagnostic products. Ross discusses his experiences launching a company based on a technology developed in an academic research lab, the challenges they faced along the way, and how his company is helping in the fight against COVID-19. Contact [email protected] if you would like t...
Leveraging Federal Funding to Build and Grow a Startup: A Conversation with Ankit Agarwal
November 30, 2020 14:30 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Ankit Agarwal, CEO and co-founder of Imbed Biosciences, a medical device company with a focus on wound healing. Ankit discusses his experiences launching the company and the challenges he faced along the way. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation! If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at inf...
Matching Your Product to Your Customer: A Conversation with Jessica Winter
October 05, 2020 13:30 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Jessica Winter, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Core Quantum Technologies, and Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at the Ohio State University. Jessica discusses her experiences with NSF’s I-Corps program, the challenges she faced launching her company, and her advice to new entrepreneurs. Contact [email protected]...
Launching Companies from Academia: A Conversation with Michele Marcolongo
July 13, 2020 13:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Michele Marcolongo, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University. Michele discusses her experiences spinning out companies from an academic research lab, including the challenges she faced, what she might have done differently, and her advice to new entrepreneurs. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation! If you w...
Resources for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19: A Conversation with Jennifer Shieh
March 31, 2020 20:38 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBRecorded 3/27/2020. This episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Jennifer Shieh, Chief Scientist and Program Manager at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Dr. Shieh discusses the resources available to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some useful links: cdc.gov/coronavirus coronavirus.gov usa.gov/coronavirus Also mentioned in this podcast: sba.gov nist.gov/mep sbir.g...
A Nanotechnology Entrepreneur's Journey: A Conversation with Landon Mertz
March 25, 2020 13:30 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThis episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Landon Mertz, CEO of Cerion Nanomaterials. Landon talks about his journey as an entrepreneur and Cerion’s strategies for customer discovery and intellectual property. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation!
A Nanotechnology Entrepreneur's Journey: A Conversation with Joe Sprengard
November 20, 2019 18:25 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBToday, on National Entrepreneur’s Day, we are pleased to launch a new community of interest to support entrepreneurs interested in commercializing nanotechnologies. The Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) brings new and seasoned entrepreneurs together with the people and resources available to support them. This emerging network will create a forum for sharing best practices for advancing nanotechnology commercialization and the lessons learned along the technology development path...