OxTalks will soon move to the new Halo platform and will become 'Oxford Events.' There will be a need for an OxTalks freeze. This was previously planned for Friday 14th November – a new date will be shared as soon as it is available (full details will be available on the Staff Gateway).
In the meantime, the OxTalks site will remain active and events will continue to be published.
If staff have any questions about the Oxford Events launch, please contact halo@digital.ox.ac.uk
Being an academic researcher can provide a great foundation to become a founder, and playing to strengths is essential. But some parts of the commercialisation journey can seem alien, or even counterintuitive, when considered from an academic perspective – from pitching to investors without peer-reviewed data to pivoting your technology based on market feedback rather than scientific merit. How can you make the most of your rigorous, evidence-based, and scientific mind as you embark on your founder journey? And what new mindsets could serve you well, as the whims of the market take centre stage? Drawing from examples of successful academic-founder transitions in climate tech, we’ll explore how to bridge the gap between laboratory excellence and commercial success.
