Commercialization Secrets for Scientists and Engineers - Hardcover

Szycher, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138407410 ISBN 13: 9781138407411

Publisher: CRC Press, 2017

Synopsis

Commercializing a knowledge-based product or service requires a realistic, methodical approach combined with a great deal of perseverance. Commercialization Secrets for Scientists and Engineers serves as a high-level guide to answering key questions and critical issues that confront founding entrepreneurs on their quest to commercialize their knowledge-based innovations. It highlights the unique problems shared by all technologists across knowledge-intensive fields and how to overcome the most predictable obstacles faced by technology entrepreneurs. It demystifies the process of commercializing advanced products that require a high degree of specialized knowledge. Typically, these are "disruptive technologies" with the potential to revolutionize whole industries. The book simplifies the launch of high-tech ventures such as pharmaceuticals, genetic and biotechnology products, wireless devices, fuel cells, and minimally invasive medical devices. Additionally, it will help readers bring their disruptive technologies to profitability.

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About the Author

Dr. Szycher conceptualized, financed, took public, and successfully ran four public companies over the last 40 years. He is a serial entrepreneur who created substantial value for his shareholders over his career. As Chairman and/or CEO of these companies, he was responsible for initial public offerings, acquisitions, product introductions, and spin-outs. Dr. Szycher first earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering, followed by a Ph.D. in Cardiac Physiology from Boston University School of Medicine. To further strengthen his capabilities as an entrepreneur and business executive he pursued an MBA from Suffolk University, and supplemented it all with a strong part-time study in business law at Massachusetts School of Law.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138407410
• ISBN 13: 9781138407411
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 558