Nano Entrepreneurship Network

Nano Entrepreneurship Network

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Nano Entrepreneurship Network episodes

  • Using Nanotechnology to Create Smart Window Coatings
    In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Delia Milliron, the T. Brockett Hudson Professor of Chemical Engineering and the Bill L. Stanley Endowed Leadership Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses how her team is using nanotechnology to create smart window coatings that enable better control of how much light or heat passes through a window.
    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].
    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/i5kRt1OoSDk
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Delia Milliron
    University of Texas at Austin
    Produced by:
    Andrew Pomeroy
    Music:
    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes
    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.
    14 min
  • Designing and Assembling Nanoparticles of Different Shapes: A Conversation with Aaron Santos
    This episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Aaron Santos, President and co-founder of a nanotechnology company called DNP123. Dr. Santos describes a technique developed by his company that can design and assemble nanoparticles of different shapes. He also provides advice to aspiring nanotechnology entrepreneurs. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation!
    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].
    Closed captioning is available on YouTube. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/OymOC_Y34IY
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Aaron Santos
    DNP123
    Music:
    Teamwork by Scott Holmes
    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    Produced by:
    Andrew Pomeroy
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.
    16 min
  • Commercializing Quantum Dots for Display Applications: A Conversation with Jason Hartlove
    This episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Jason Hartlove, CEO of Nanosys, a company that manufactures quantum dots for displays and other applications. Mr. Hartlove describes the technology development pathway that Nanosys followed to commercialize quantum dots for display applications. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation!
    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].
    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/Dqsgb2RrlTw
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Jason Hartlove
    Nanosys
    Music:
    Teamwork by Scott Holmes
    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    Produced by:
    Andrew Pomeroy
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.
    25 min
  • Using Multifunctional Nanostructures to Remove Pollutants from the Environment
    In this episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast, Vinayak Dravid, the Abraham Harris Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University and founder of a company called MFNS (Multi-Functional Nano-Structures for Environment, Energy, and Biomedicine), describes how his company is developing a cost-effective and deployable technology that uses multifunctional nanostructures to remove pollutants from the environment.
    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].
    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/10fMqxUS4hE
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Vinayak Dravid
    Northwestern University
    Music:
    Teamwork by Scott Holmes
    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    Produced by:
    Andrew Pomeroy
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.
    21 min
  • Using Nanotechnology to Treat Glaucoma: A Conversation with Rui Jing Jiang
    This episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Rui Jing Jiang, Co-Founder, CEO, and Director of Avisi Technologies. Ms. Jiang discusses how she started this company to develop a nanotechnology-based medical device to treat glaucoma.
    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].
    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/_ka2dg5DVHw
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Rui Jing Jiang
    Avisi Technologies
    Music:
    Teamwork by Scott Holmes
    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    Produced by:
    Andrew Pomeroy
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.
    16 min
  • Transitioning nanotechnologies from the lab to the real world: A Conversation with Alexis Carpenter
    This episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Alexis Carpenter, Chief Scientist at Triad Growth Partners + AxNano. Dr. Carpenter shares her perspectives on effective ways to transition environmental remediation nanotechnologies from the lab to the real world.
    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].
    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/UIOg9-0vALY
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Alexis Carpenter
    Triad Growth Partners + AxNano
    Music:
    Teamwork by Scott Holmes
    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    Produced by:
    Andrew Pomeroy
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.
    17 min
  • Building a Graphene Manufacturing Company from the Ground Up: A Conversation with Jeff Draa
    This episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Jeff Draa, CEO and co-founder of Grolltex, a graphene manufacturing company. Mr. Draa discusses how he started his company and the challenges he faced as he grew the company, and he provides advice‌ ‌to‌ ‌young‌ ‌entrepreneurs‌ ‌just‌ ‌starting‌ ‌out.
    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].
    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/y5-5SmJtYD8
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Jeff Draa
    Grolltex
    Music:
    Teamwork by Scott Holmes
    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    Produced by:
    Andrew Pomeroy
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.
    20 min
  • Creating Novel Non-Toxic Protective Coatings: A Conversation with David Zamarin
    This episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and David Zamarin, CEO‌ ‌and‌ ‌founder‌ ‌of‌ DetraPel, a nanotechnology-enabled protective coatings company. David discusses how he started his company, the challenges he faced as he grew the company, and his experience pitching his product on Shark Tank. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation!
    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].
    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/Nl6EZc8m7MY
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    David Zamarin
    DetraPel
    Music:
    Teamwork by Scott Holmes
    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music_2/Teamwork_1189
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Andrew Pomeroy
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.
    20 min
  • Adapting to Unexpected Changes: A Conversation with Linh Le
    This episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Linh Le, CEO and co-founder of Flextrapower. Dr. Le discusses his experience launching a startup and finding ways to survive during the COVID 19 pandemic. He also offers insights on decisions that, in hindsight, he would have made differently and shares his thoughts about successfully running a small company. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation!
    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/sjpGU9NVU0M
    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Linh Le
    Flextrapower
    Music:
    Teamwork by Scott Holmes
    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music_2/Teamwork_1189
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.
    18 min
  • Importance of Building Relationships: A Conversation with Steve Wilcenski
    This episode of the Nano Entrepreneurship Network podcast features a conversation between NNCO Director Lisa Friedersdorf and Steve Wilcenski, CEO and co-founder of BNNano, a company focused on manufacturing boron nitride nanotubes for a range of applications. Steve discusses his experience launching the company, the lessons learned along the way, and his advice for new entrepreneurs. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the conversation!
    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/iFPjeAvDl6k
    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Steve Wilcenski
    BNNano
    Music:
    Teamwork by Scott Holmes
    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music_2/Teamwork_1189
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.
    20 min

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This podcast is a part of an emerging network that provides a platform for sharing best practices for advancing nanotechnology commercialization. It highlights the lessons learned along the technology…