UR Ventures Tech Hustle and Buzzle
UR Ventures Tech Hustle and Buzzle
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Innovation is part of Rochester’s DNA, and the region continues to “Hustle and Buzzle” with passionate technology entrepreneurs. Tune in for insights and advice from experienced startup founders, academic entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from the western NY and the Finger Lakes. Also hear from industry experts from across the country.
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The podcast primarily focuses on entrepreneurship, academic innovation, and venture capital in the technology space. Specific episodes explore themes like the commercialization of research, with discussions on topics such as developing ocular imaging technologies in Episode 7, and the challenges of launching startups from academic backgrounds in Episode 6. The show also examines venture capital dynamics, as seen in Episode 5, emphasizing regional economic development and future investment sectors.
Innovation is part of Upstate New York’s DNA, and the region continues to “Hustle and Buzzle” with passionate technology entrepreneurs. Tune in for insights and advice from startup founders, academic entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from the Upstate NY region.
In this episode, Dina Uzri interviews Juniyali Nauriyal, CEO and co-founder of Photonect, a startup focused on improving the efficiency of optical fiber connections to photonic chips. Juniyali shares her academic journey from India to the University of Rochester, her transition from researcher to entrepreneur, and the challenges of commercializing deep tech innovations. The conversation covers the importance of customer discovery, the role of various support programs, and her leadership philosophy in building a successful team. Juniyali also offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly women in engineering and deep tech fields.
To learn more about Juniyali and Photonect, check out the links below.
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/juniyali-nauriyal/
• https://www.photonectcorp.com/
Hosted by Dina Uzri, PhD, MBA – Technology Development Program Director at UR Ventures, University of Rochester
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