The Next American Economy by William J Holstein www.WilliamJHolstein.com

1. BLUEPRINT FOR A REAL RECOVERY
THE
NEXT
AMERICAN
ECONOMY
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AUTHOR OF WHY GM MATTERS
Simulation Boom
WILLIAM J. HOLSTEIN
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2. WHAT IS AN IDEA FACTORY?

3. WHAT IS AN IDEA FACTORY?
It can be a university, research institute, large
hospital, national weapons laboratory or a large
private sector company.
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4. WHAT IS AN IDEA FACTORY?
It is characterized by:
‣ Sustained Interactions
‣ Both Formal and Informal
Between:
‣ Different disciplines
‣ Different cultures, nationalities
With A Mix of Basic and Applied Research.
Mostly Funded by Government and Corporations.
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5. HOW DO IDEAS LEAVE THE FACTORY?

6. HOW DO IDEAS LEAVE THE FACTORY?
The key is the technology licensing and patenting
office.
‣ Under what terms does theterms? allow
development on favorable
office
‣ Does it facilitate robust exchange of ideas
between "inside" and "outside?"
‣ What resources does it possess?
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7. COMMERCIALIZATION ECOSYSTEM:
5 STAGES

8. STAGE 1
START UP
SETTING
UNIVERSITY
FINANCING
LARGE CO’S
GOV’T
TEAM
SCIENTISTS &
RESEARCHERS
ONLY
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9. STAGE 1 STAGE 2
START UP DEVELOPMENT
SETTING
UNIVERSITY INCUBATOR
/ HALFWAY
HOUSE
FINANCING
LARGE CO’S
GOV’T GOV’T (SBIR)
ANGELS
FOUNDATIONS
TEAM
SCIENTISTS & TEAM GROWS:
RESEARCHERS - MARKETING
ONLY - FINANCE
OTHER - MENTORING
KEY - INCUBATORS
INPUTS: - SKILLED LABOR
- NETWORKING MECHANISMS
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10. STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3
START UP DEVELOPMENT MARKET
FACING
SETTING
UNIVERSITY INCUBATOR OFFICE
/ HALFWAY
HOUSE
FINANCING
LARGE CO’S
GOV’T GOV’T (SBIR)
ANGELS
FOUNDATIONS
VENTURE
CAPITALISTS
TEAM
SCIENTISTS & TEAM GROWS: PROFESSIONAL
RESEARCHERS - MARKETING CEO MAY BE
ONLY - FINANCE REQUIRED
OTHER - MENTORING
KEY - INCUBATORS
INPUTS: - SKILLED LABOR
- NETWORKING MECHANISMS
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11. STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4
START UP DEVELOPMENT MARKET VALLEY OF
FACING DEATH
SETTING
UNIVERSITY INCUBATOR OFFICE
/ HALFWAY
HOUSE
FINANCING
LARGE CO’S
GOV’T GOV’T (SBIR)
ANGELS
FOUNDATIONS
VENTURE
CAPITALISTS
TEAM
SCIENTISTS & TEAM GROWS: PROFESSIONAL CEO + FULL
RESEARCHERS - MARKETING CEO MAY BE FINANCIAL
ONLY - FINANCE REQUIRED TEAM
- MANUF.
OTHER - MENTORING - LOGISTICS
KEY - INCUBATORS - SALES
INPUTS: - SKILLED LABOR
- NETWORKING MECHANISMS
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12. STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE 5
START UP DEVELOPMENT MARKET VALLEY OF FULLY
FACING DEATH COMMERCIALIZED
SETTING
UNIVERSITY INCUBATOR OFFICE
/ HALFWAY
HOUSE PROFIT
GENERATION
OR IPO
FINANCING
LARGE CO’S
GOV’T GOV’T (SBIR)
ANGELS
FOUNDATIONS
VENTURE
CAPITALISTS
TEAM
SCIENTISTS & TEAM GROWS: PROFESSIONAL CEO + FULL
RESEARCHERS - MARKETING CEO MAY BE FINANCIAL
ONLY - FINANCE REQUIRED TEAM
- MANUF.
OTHER - MENTORING - LOGISTICS
KEY - INCUBATORS - SALES
INPUTS: - SKILLED LABOR
- NETWORKING MECHANISMS
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13. STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE 5
START UP DEVELOPMENT MARKET VALLEY OF FULLY
FACING DEATH COMMERCIALIZED
SETTING
UNIVERSITY INCUBATOR OFFICE
/ HALFWAY
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HOUSE PROFIT
S?
GENERATION
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OR IPO
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FINANCING
LARGE CO’S
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GOV’T GOV’T (SBIR)
ANGELS
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FOUNDATIONS
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VENTURE
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CAPITALISTS
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TEAM
SCIENTISTS & TEAM GROWS: PROFESSIONAL CEO + FULL
RESEARCHERS - MARKETING CEO MAY BE FINANCIAL
ONLY - FINANCE REQUIRED TEAM
- MANUF.
OTHER - MENTORING - LOGISTICS
KEY - INCUBATORS - SALES
INPUTS: - SKILLED LABOR
- NETWORKING MECHANISMS
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14. BLUEPRINT FOR A REAL RECOVERY
THE
NEXT
AMERICAN
ECONOMY
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AUTHOR OF WHY GM MATTERS
WILLIAM J. HOLSTEIN
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