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Re:How to spin your scientific research out of a university ... by hergin on Thursday October 29, 2020 @07:38AM (#24929402)
You look like having the misconception #2.

> Misconception 2. You should find a CEO to run the company

At early stages, no brilliant CEOs will agree to that and you don't want to do business with mediocre CEOs.

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Re:How to spin your scientific research out of a university ... by pcrh on Thursday October 29, 2020 @08:22AM (#24929709)
It's possible to have good CEO talent at hand without a full-time CEO. It's one of the better things a VC can help deliver (apart from cash).
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Re:How to spin your scientific research out of a university ... by DrAwdeOccarim on Thursday October 29, 2020 @01:38PM (#24932991)
No, I am disagreeing with "misconception #2".
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