The researcher entrepreneur : best practices for successful technological entrepreneurship /
George Vekinis.
- [Greece] : ATCS, 2016.
- 156 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Researchers and entrepreneurship -- 2. Bridging two worlds -- 3. Nothing ventured, nothing gained -- 4. Decisions, decisions -- 5. An invention is not an innovation -- 6. Opportunities are everywhere... and if there aren't, create them! -- 7. Can you manage as well as you research? -- 8. Strong foundations -- 9. Aim for perfection -- 10. Strategise like a 5* General -- There is more than one way to Rome -- 12. Be disruptive... but don't disrupt! -- 13. Think ahead and fit the purpose -- 14. Is your financial base solid? -- 15. In agreements we trust -- 16. Timing is critical -- 17. Risk wisely -- 18. Protect your technology... but not too much! -- 19. Viability, not just feasibility -- 20. Skilling and re-skilling -- 21. The market is your guide -- 22. Position, position, position -- 23. Sprint ahead... gradually -- 24. Obstacles are just challenges -- 25. There is always that little bit extra you can offer -- 26. Consolidate first, diversify later -- 27. Diamonds from ashes -- 28. Open a window to the world -- 29. A final thought: proactivity beats reactivity every time.