Nano Entrepreneurship Network
Nano Entrepreneurship Network
National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
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 development pathway. From the Stories from the NNI family of podcasts!
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.
Jul 18, 2022
13 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.
Jun 20, 2022
15 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.
May 2, 2022
24 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.
Apr 11, 2022
20 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.
Nov 8, 2021
15 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.
Sep 27, 2021
16 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.
Aug 19, 2021
19 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.
Apr 19, 2021
19 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.
Mar 8, 2021
17 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.
Feb 22, 2021
19 min
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