Wednesday
Sep
23
2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Location
Klaus Building, East & West Seminar Room 1116 and online

Coffee & Commercialization: The Story of a Startup

Join the Office of Technology Licensing for our Coffee & Commercialization lecture series. This month's session will explore the journey of transforming university research into a successful startup.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 23
Time: 9 – 10 a.m.
Location: Klaus Building, East & West Seminar Room 1116 and online
RSVP: Amy Smith at asmith872@gatech.edu

Coffee & Commercialization: The Story of a Startup

Join the Office of Technology Licensing for our Coffee & Commercialization lecture series. This month's session will explore the journey of transforming university research into a successful startup.

Featured speakers Omer Inan, Georgia Tech professor and founder of Cardiosense and Michael Varon in the Office of Technology Licensing, will share their experiences navigating the path from innovation to commercialization. 

In this session, you'll learn about:

  • Recognizing commercial opportunities in research
  • The early stages of launching a startup
  • Challenges and lessons learned along the entrepreneurial journey
  • Building the right team and partnerships
  • Translating university innovation into real-world impact

Enjoy coffee, connect with colleagues, and hear firsthand how a Georgia Tech researcher built a company around breakthrough technology.

RSVP to Amy Smith at asmith872@gatech.edu.

Online meeting details: 
Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/289551480354948?p=2Voo0AhcuvETdPdDho

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