Managing The Industry Interface October 1 st, 2003 Josh Makower, MD Co-Director, Stanford Biodesign Innovation Program Founder & Chairman, TransVascular, Inc.
How Stanford Biodesign Links To Industry Sources: Biodesign Network Faculty & Student Contacts Roles: Guest Faculty, Mentors & Coaches Judges Sponsors Collaborators
Ideas On How To Link Up Your Program: Source of new ideas, people Needs Cash, Business Professionals Involvement Companies, Investment Firms: Has Cash & People Who Want To Work With Students and Link To Academia Needs new ideas, people to employ Leverage: Locale, Existing Relationships, Areas Of Mutual Interest, Capability/Consulting Relationships