Make something people want

Abstract:

In this presentation I will discuss how a technology may bring added value to the economy, or in other words, about the difference between a technology and a product or service which contains that technology. I will introduce and discuss concepts such as Technology Readiness Level, product management, and the difference between a business model and a business plan. From an academic perspective, there are 3 main vehicles for technology transfer to industry: collaboration contracts, intellectual property and entrepreneurship. Each of these may make the subject of an entire series of presentations, but on this occasion I will concentrate on entrepreneurship and the opportunities that are available in this area.

Note: the title of the presentation is the motto of the most performant business accelerator in the world, YCombinator.