Opinion

December 9, 2022

The secret to deeptech spinout success? Entrepreneurial ambition

Deeptech spinouts won't succeed with world class science alone — here's why they need entrepreneurial ambition, and what that looks like


Mike Dimelow

4 min read

Mike Dimelow

One of the problems that can curtail the growth of an early-stage deeptech startup, and specifically one spun out of a university, is the length of time it takes to get a product to market — the extended period of research and development (R&D) needed can put off some VCs, who want quicker returns on their cash. 

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