LabWorm, lessons learned by biologists building an internet venture

Speaker:

Dr Alon Vitenshtein

Synopsis:

Becoming an entrepreneur is one of the most exciting adventures you can embark on with endless opportunities to impact the world. However, the odds are against even the most seasoned entrepreneurs, let alone biologists with no background on the web. As innovators, researchers have important skills that put them in an advantageous position for this task. In this talk, I will share useful information on how to make the first steps to get started with your idea and get it off the ground. With the experience gained while building LabWorm, a collaborative web platform for scientific tool discovery, I will also share advice on how to avoid crucial dangers and increase your likelihood of success.