Live in the New York area? Have an interest in marketing your research? If so, Bioentrepreneur can offer you a wealth of information. I recently spoke with the editor Brady Huggett about the site. Also, they recently launched a forum on Nature Network. Check it out!
What is Bioentrepreneur?
I think Bioentrepreneur can best be described as an online portal that aims to provide resources for researchers hoping to commercialize their work. Though we also feel it is useful for anyone working for or at start-up life science companies. We find experienced biotech insiders to impart advice and pass down what they’ve learned working in this industry.
What aspects of launching a startup does bioentrepreneur cover?
We break our content into six categories: Entrepreneurship, IP/Tech Transfer, Finance, Business Development, Partnering/Licensing, and Regional Initiatives. Each article deals with an aspect of one
category. For example, Ron Cohen’s article (and Meet the Author talk) went into the “Finance” category, though he certainly touched on entrepreneurship, as well.
How can bioentrepreneur aid a young scientist looking to commercialize their research?
The site offers a range of personal insight and advice from people who have done it all – lawyers, founders, former CEOs, venture capitalists and accountants, to name a few. Some articles deal with broad topics – raising funds, perhaps – while others are more specific. If you’re looking for information on how to file your taxes in the United Kingdom, for example, you’ll find an article on that. If you’re planning on moving your biotech lab across the country, you’ll find an article on that, too.
How can a scientist connect with the bioentrepreneur community in their area? Specifically, is there a bioentrepreneur community here in New York?
There is a biotech community here in NY, though it’s smaller than in the big biotech hubs (such as the Bay Area or in the Boston area). That doesn’t mean it isn’t increasing, and plenty of people are behind trying to foster growth in both New York City and the state. A good first stop for not only resources but also community would be the New York Biotechnology Association (NYBA). You can find them here.
How can a local scientist get more involved with bioentrepreneur?
We’re always looking for article ideas, and we always want to know what information scientists need when considering commercializing their work. To propose an article idea, offer feedback or even consider writing
something for us, you can reach us at bioentrepreneur@natureny.com.