Fresh off their win at the Rice Lily Pitch Competition, Sean and Chen-Yang share their journey from PhD students at Rice University to pioneering entrepreneurs tackling the critical issues of energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.In this episode, they discuss how their material science background led to the development of advanced heat management solutions, addressing inefficiencies caused by poor thermal conductivity in traditional semiconductor packaging. With AI and GPU technologies on the rise, HEXASpec is at the forefront of creating next-generation materials to meet the growing demands for efficient heat management. Sean and Chen-Yang also reveal the importance of customer feedback, which prompted them to pivot from HVAC applications to the semiconductor industry, showing how adaptability is key to startup success.00:00 - Intro01:00 - What is Heat Management05:20 - Current Materials in Use08:15 - Discovering and Developing New Material10:52 - Market Entry Strategy16:43 - Pivoting in Business20:30 - Market Research for Beginners21:24 - Building a Prototype23:05 - Fundraising Tips29:02 - Lessons from Competitions35:49 - Student Entrepreneurship39:37 - Houston’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem42:04 - Houston’s Hidden Gems47:21 - Innovation Ecosystem Gaps49:40 - Supporting NanoSono50:13 - Founders' Podcast Thoughtshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters
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