Episode BreakdownIntroductions and backgrounds of all guests.Origins and principles of MIT Proto Ventures: why a university-embedded venture studio?The “channel” model: focus areas, external funding, and entrepreneurial leadership.Incentive alignment for builder talent and founders.Lessons learned from five years in deeptech startup creation.Key takeaways from the R&D Venture Studio Playbook: bringing discoveries to market, scaling beyond MIT.Portfolio highlights:Vertical Horizons – Compact, efficient power supply units for AI/data centers (seed-funded, launched 2024)Hyperion Transport Systems – Satellite thruster innovationInterlink – Grid interconnection softwareThe “translation gap” in academia and how Proto Ventures aims to move the needle.Vision for the future: universities as active engines of national security and economic dynamism.Featured GuestsGene Keselman – Managing Director, MIT Proto Ventures (LinkedIn)David Cohen-Tanugi – Venture Builder, MIT Proto Ventures (LinkedIn)Andrew Inglis – Venture Builder, MIT Proto Ventures (LinkedIn)Host: Drew Beechler – VP Marketing, Alloy Partners (LinkedIn)Referenced in the ShowR&D Venture Studio PlaybookThe Hill: "Universities must become active launchpads for innovation"Vertical HorizonsEmbr Labs (founded by David Cohen-Tanugi)Resources & Related LinksMIT Proto VenturesAlloy PartnersAdvantaged podcast archive
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