David Mackanic
Investment Partner, Dorm Room Fund
Entrepreneurship in Chemical Engineering
This topical conference will provide a brand-new platform that demonstrates the multitude of opportunities in entrepreneurship. Come learn from the experts as they share their unique insights on what it takes to start a new business - and succeed.
Entrepreneurship in Chemical Engineering Topical Conference
New to the Annual Meeting program, this topical conference will provide a brand-new platform that demonstrates the multitude of opportunities available to chemical engineers in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation, including start-ups. Come learn from the experts as they share their unique insights on what it takes to start a new business - and succeed.
Schedule of Sessions - Tuesday, November 12
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Entrepreneurship and Investing in Early Stage Companies
Chair: Shyam Paudel, Brewer Science
| Talk | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Investing in University Startups: How to Pick the Winners | David Mackanic, Stanford University |
| Why Silicon Valley does not understand Enterprise AI | Praful Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, Coseer |
| Presentation Title To Be Announced | Eric Breese, Evonik Venture Capital |
| Understanding Venture Capital Funding Decisions and Using Initial Funding to Build a Successful Startup | Jason Zeng, Entrepreneur, PhD Student, Montana State University |
| Patents as a Tool to Get Startup Technology Companies Started | Shan Liu, WSGR |
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Challenges in Entrepreneurship: Ensuring Success for your Start-up (Panel Discussion)
Chair: Henry Uyeme, Intrida
| Talk | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Opening Remarks | Praful Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, Coseer |
| Opening Remarks | Jason Zeng, Entrepreneur, PhD Student, Montana State University |
| Opening Remarks |
Jessica Ocampos,Chief Executive Officer, Camnexus |
| Opening Remarks | Frana James, Chief Executive Officer, Allied Microbiota |
| Opening Remarks | George Diloyan, Chief Executive Officer, Nanotech Industrial Solutions |
| Panel Discussion | All |
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Entrepreneurship in Chemical Engineering: Transitioning from the Lab to the Boardroom
Chair: Amy Beaird, Helicon Chemical
| Talk | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Presentation Title To Be Announced | Frana James, Chief Executive Officer, Allied Microbiota |
| Navigating your Career in Entrepreneurship |
Hannah Murnen, Chief Technology Officer, Compact Membrane
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| Two Start Ups: How to protect yourself with legal documents | Roger Pettman, Executive Chairman, Cycladex Inc |
| Three attempts in entrepreneurship: lessons and outlook | Santiago Rojas-Carbonell, Chief Operating Officer, W7energy |
| Presentation Title To Be Announced | George Diloyan, Chief Executive Officer, Nanotech Industrial Solutions |
In addition to this core programming, the Entrepreneurship in Chemical Engineering topical conference is proud to collaborate with other groups of AIChE to offer additional programming under the topical conference umbrella, including:
Sunday, November 10
- Chemical Angels Network (CAN) Session: Entrepreneurship & Investing in Early-Stage Chemical Companies - organized by the Chemical Angels Network
Monday, November 11
- Overcoming Hurdles for Women in Innovation and Entrepreneurship - organized by Women in Chemical Engineering Committee
- Intellectual Property for Practicing Engineers: Patents and Trade Secrets - organized by Chemical Engineering & the Law Forum
- Panel Discussion: Advice and Mentorship from Female Leaders in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Invited Talks) - organized by Women in Chemical Engineering Committee
Tuesday, November 12
- Meet the Innovators: Transforming the Future through Chemical Engineering - Organized by the 2019 Annual Meeting Program Chairs
