Laboratory testing delays and inconsistencies aren’t usually a good thing. But sometimes, those very frustrations can cause innovation to spark. UW–Madison Mechanical Engineering PhD graduate and 3D Powder Tech startup co-founder Luis Izet Escaño Vólquez talks startup formation, product development, and how to shift between being a researcher and an entrepreneur.
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From Lab to Launch: How Entrepreneurship Amplified Emily Bick’s Impact on Global Agriculture
It is hard to find anyone who knows more about insects than Emily Bick. Not only does she possess an award-winning encyclopedic knowledge of insect trivia, but she has an extensive understanding of how bugs …
How UW–Madison’s Startup Ecosystem is Shaping the Next Generation of Innovators: Faculty and Graduate Student Q&A
At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Technology Entrepreneurship Office (TEO) plays a pivotal role in helping graduate students and faculty translate their research into real-world impact. Through programs like WARF Accelerator, Discovery to Product (D2P), …
A Graduate Student’s Guide to Entrepreneurial Thinking
Graduate school is a time to push boundaries, ask bold questions, and pursue knowledge that makes a difference. It’s a journey of intellectual rigor and personal growth—one that empowers students to dive deep into their …