This document discusses the importance of commercializing scientific ideas and innovations through startups. It argues that scientists should team up with startups and entrepreneurs to apply their research to real world problems. This creates an ecosystem where multidisciplinary startup teams can launch products and try experiments, with funding from investors who help drive national impact and economic growth.

1. Jeff Hoffman
ColorJar
Twitter: @SpeakerJeff

2. Science without
application is a
missed opportunity
We need to
commercialize our
ideas and innovation

6. Startups are the
bridge between the
lab and the business
world
They find ways to put
our science to use in
the world

7. Scientists do not
need to suddenly
become business
experts
They should keep
inventing

10. But scientists should
team with startups
and entrepreneurs
And we should form
an ecosystem around
those teams

11. Startups need
multidisciplinary
teams
Product, Marketing,
Finance,
Operations, Sales,
Human Resourcess

15. Startup teams
should try
experiments
This reduces the
risk and cost of
proving feasibility

16. The investor is a
critical part of this
process
Startups need
money to launch
and try experiments

17. Investing in startups
is not just about
money
It’s about national
pride, impact, and
Vietnam’s future

18. Entrepreneurs are
problem solvers
They are fast,
efficient, innovative,
and passionate

19. Vietnam needs
investor to grow
innovation
Startups are the
idea farmers that
harvest innovation

20. Jeff Hoffman
ColorJar
Twitter: @SpeakerJeff