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Technology Transfer works closely with university start-ups to help identify and assist with funding and partnership opportunities.
This McKinsey article provides a playbook for startup CEOs on scaling their businesses, emphasizing the critical role of organizational readiness, talent management, and strategic decision-making across different growth phases, making it valuable content for USF TTO to share to help startups navigate the complexities of scaling and increase their chances of success.
This (slightly older) Harvard Business Review article by Tom Eisenmann explores why startups fail, identifying six recurring patterns and focusing on two common and avoidable ones: "Good Idea, Bad Bedfellows" (problems with team, partners, or investors) and "False Starts" (neglecting customer research). It's a good post for USF TTO because it provides practical advice and frameworks for startups to avoid common pitfalls, increasing their chances of success.
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At USF Technology Transfer, one of our primary goals is to foster the growth of new businesses based on Â鶹ÊÓƵ research. We work with inventors, entrepreneurs, and investors to create successful transitions from innovation to new enterprise. Our office is dedicated to helping create new startup companies that will create jobs and advance USF technology into the marketplace for the public good.