Rise of the Academic Entrepreneur

Looking for innovative drug delivery systems? Maybe expansive cell growth bioreactors? How about revolutionary gas sensing technology? With just 10 minutes in the spotlight, 10 Columbia Engineering startups recently offered up an array of incredible ventures with industry-altering— and even world-altering—potential. Thirty groups of enterprising engineers, scientists, medical professionals, and other faculty had the chance to charm close to 100 investing firms for Columbia Technology Ventures’ (CTV) annual Pitch Day event on October 26. This year saw CTV join forces with Yale University in bringing forth a slate of entrepreneurial projects. It’s been two years since CTV’s ...
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