Launching from the Lab

ENDORSEMENTS

“A must-read for anyone aiming to turn breakthrough science into real-world impact. Drawing on deep experience, the authors provide practical guidance across all facets of company building—starting with the essential question: Are you ready to be an entrepreneur?”
—Daniel Fischer, Cofounder and CEO, Tevard Biosciences

“Fabulous book! It is practical and makes the reader think hard at a deeply personal level about what it takes to start and build a company. It’s a must-read for would-be entrepreneurs.”
—Katharine Ku, Chief Licensing Advisor, Wilson Sonsini; former Executive Director of Stanford University’s Office of Technology Licensing

“As close to perfect as I can imagine. Comprehensive, intelligently organized, well written—clear and concise. Buy two. One e-version to skim, and a hard copy to use as a reference guide for your lab or office.”
—Eileen Shapiro, angel investor; strategist; author of How Corporate Truths Become Competitive Traps and Fad Surfing in the Boardroom

“A valuable resource focused on practical and pragmatic issues for science-focused entrepreneurs. I wish I had this when I launched my own business and recommend it to anyone considering a deep-tech venture.”
—Ryan Gillis, founder and CEO, Thiozen

“This guide is an extraordinary resource for anyone seeking to commercialize disruptive innovation. These wise industry veterans provide a panoramic view of deep-tech company formation at every stage.”
—Vibhu Sachdev, Senior Assistant Director, The Rockefeller University

“This book is a must-have for any aspiring university entrepreneur. The expert authors take the reader on a concise, step-by-step guide through the process of starting a new research-based enterprise. I know of nothing comparable.”
—Professor David Secher, University of Cambridge, Co-founder of Praxis (now Knowledge Exchange UK) and Cambridge Enterprise

Lita Nelsen is the former director of the MIT Technology Licensing Office and a worldwide leader in technology transfer. She is a consultant to small biotech companies and a volunteer in the MIT Sandbox student entrepreneurship program.

Maureen Stancik Boyce is a founding partner of Good Growth Capital, a venture capital company specializing in early-stage technology-based companies. She has been a mentor for MIT’s Sandbox program since its inception.

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