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David Birch
Aug 25, 20195 min read
Why Are Academics So Bad at Tech Transfer?
I’m very fortunate in that my foray into private enterprise has been (so far) very successful: well-selling product lines, an engineering...
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TandemLaunch Inc.
Jun 2, 20193 min read
3 Strategies to Formulate an Effective Pitch
Many entrepreneurs struggle to deliver an effective pitch to prospective investors and consumers. Whether your communication method is...
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TandemLaunch Inc.
Jun 2, 20191 min read
Who Will Bridge the Tech Transfer Gap?
The National Sciences Foundation kicked off its first round of I-CORE awards this October, with an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for 21...
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TandemLaunch Inc.
May 6, 20196 min read
Our Frequently Asked Questions
We know you have questions. Don’t worry, we have the answers. If you have any questions that were not addressed in the FAQ, feel free to...
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Helge Seetzen
Feb 17, 201517 min read
Exiting with Grace — and Profit
It’s time to talk about the end. In previous articles, we discussed assembling a team, building a technology business, and financing it...
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Helge Seetzen
Feb 3, 201514 min read
The Ins and Outs of Venture Capital
Thus far in this Venture Capital series, we have covered the fundamental three “P’s” of building a technology venture: people, product,...
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Helge Seetzen
Jan 6, 201510 min read
Startup Fundamentals
A game-changing idea is only one of the ingredients you will need to launch a successful new business. Without the right team and a...
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Helge Seetzen
May 29, 20132 min read
3 Simple Steps for Pitching Your Technology
One of the pitfalls of many tech entrepreneurs is pitching their solution simply and clearly. What is it? What does it do? Is it actually...
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Helge Seetzen
Dec 11, 20122 min read
Is Your Startup Ready for Titles?
In a startup things move constantly, roles change and within a few months people swing from one side of the spectrum to the other...
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Helge Seetzen
Oct 22, 20124 min read
Why Does Hiring Feel Like Dating?
You are managing a startup. It is growing quickly and you have personally become the entire human resources department. And admit it, you...
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Helge Seetzen
Mar 22, 20124 min read
5 Rules for Cofounder Heaven
Finding a good cofounder is a key ingredient of a successful startup. Having had the opportunity to work with a variety of co-founders...
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Helge Seetzen
Feb 12, 20123 min read
Ownership versus Leadership
Any organization should be continuously on the look-out for talented people who are capable of taking on leadership roles. In this...
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Helge Seetzen
Jan 24, 20124 min read
How Can a Startup Sell Its Products and Services to a Fortune 500 Company?
Are you a startup entrepreneur, have a great product, and want to sell it to the ‘big boys’? Selling to a Fortune 500 company is...
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Helge Seetzen
Dec 8, 20114 min read
Why Employee Equity is an Investment Like Any Other: Entrepreneurship and Ethics
There’s been a flurry of articles and a Hacker News Poll, highlighting entrepreneurs who despite, or maybe because of their success, turn...
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Helge Seetzen
Nov 2, 20114 min read
5 Essential Courses for Technology Entrepreneurs
Students who are interested in technology entrepreneurship are likely taking plenty of engineering, physical sciences, or computer...
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Helge Seetzen
Oct 24, 20114 min read
Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship: Different Processes, Different People
Invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship are words frequently thrown around by politicians, theorists, and entrepreneurs alike to...
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Helge Seetzen
Oct 11, 20113 min read
Why ‘First-to-File’ Works for University Inventors
There have been mixed reactions to the new America Invents Act. While the bill may be far from perfect, some of the concerns U.S....
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Helge Seetzen
Jul 31, 20114 min read
MBA or PhD — Picking the Right Degree as a University Entrepreneur
A lot of undergraduate students ask me whether they should pursue an MBA or a technical PhD as a foundation of their entrepreneurial...
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Helge Seetzen
Jul 26, 20112 min read
5 Strategies for a Successful Entrepreneurial Life
1. Understand the “Average” Average work hours, average commitment, average education and average financial management leads to an...
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Helge Seetzen
Mar 13, 20114 min read
10 Reasons for Entrepreneurs to Stay in School
1. Statistics: A university degree will secure a better future for you, on the odd chance that you aren’t the next Steve Jobs or Bill...
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