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 Part 1 of this episode, host @Dina Uzri sits down with Dan Eversole PhD, Patient Health Excellence Lead at Takeda Pharmaceuticals and a University of Rochester alum, to trace the path that took him from studying optics and biomedical engineering in Rochester to becoming a product and strategy leader at the forefront of digital health. Dan shares how growing up in Rochester's rich optics ecosystem sparked his passion for innovation, his journey to UT Austin to pursue cutting-edge PhD research in biomedical optical engineering.He opens up candidly about founding a startup straight out of graduate school — the early excitement, the harsh realities, and the personal sacrifices. From there, Dan reflects on how each role shaped his approach to customer-centric product development, real-world clinical workflows, and applying AI in healthcare and drug discovery to uncover meaningful insights from complex data. A throughline emerges across the conversation: the best innovations start not with the technology, but with a deep understanding of the people they are designed to serve.
To learn more about Dan Eversole, check out the links below.
· Daniel (Dan) Eversole, Ph.D. | LinkedIn
Hosted by Dina Uzri, PhD, MBA – Technology Development Program Director at UR Ventures, University of Rochester
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