Entrepreneurship As a Way of Thinking is an introductory workshop in entrepreneurship. The talk primarily targets chemistry researchers who assume no background in business. The participants are exposed to fundamental concepts and issues around innovation and entrepreneurship in chemistry space. The workshop provides a foundation for understanding what entrepreneurship is; how one can start a new venture in the academic setting; and how one can introduce innovating new technologies and products within existing organizations. Topics covered will include: identifying a business opportunity, types of entrepreneurship, innovation equation, principals of a successful startup, and navigating different support networks.
Niek Savelkoul is an entrepreneur and is currently working on his start-up Scope Biosciences.