"Many biotech companies are founded by scientists. But there is certainly a path, somewhat less trodden but nonetheless viable, for the inspired entrepreneur who may not be a brilliant researcher."
A short article in Nature Biotechnology's "Bioentrepreneur" section points to "an altrenate path" to technopreneurship in general: that of a market perceiver.
"The technopreneur brings an internal approach to the new venture (a technology push), whereas the market perceiver uses an external path (a market pull) to technological entrepreneurship. The former model can be viewed as a hammer hunting for a nail (a technology looking for an appropriate market need), whereas the latter is akin to a nail sticking up."
What does that mean in plain English?
You don't have to have to be the one with the fabulous, earth-shattering idea (i.e., the technopreneur). You could also be the person who sees why someone would pay money to have that product or service.
As Tina says, we at PESO are very serious about the "CONNECT" part of our objective/slogan. Simply showing up at a PESO event and meeting other people might be your key to becoming a technopreneur. By meeting a techie, perceiving an opportunity to make money, nurturing your idea with the help of mentors, you could start a high-tech business.
That's right, you, Mr. or Ms. "I hate Science and Math"!
Come to the PESO launch on the afternoon of July 20, at the SM Megatrade Hall and you'll be able to take your first step towards technopreneurship.
See you there!
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Maoi Arroyo | PESO Philippines
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