As many as 90% of scientists that have ever lived are alive today, and the numbers of advanced degrees earned are rising dramatically faster than academic research positions. As a result, many
rising researchers will need to direct their skills toward industry. Khor offers this advice manual for entrepreneurship focusing on biomedical science. The book begins by presenting the
potential of biomedical entrepreneurship as well as its challenges, and discussing the transition from academia to business in both personal and practical terms. The middle chapters address
fundamentals of starting a business, including vision and setup, planning, fundraising, regulation, and consulting. Checkpoints of the early stages are then discussed, including appropriate
goal-setting and expectations, managing and improvising, and maintaining inspiration. The book also addresses viability assessment and concludes with the eventuality of leaving the business or
taking a different role even if it is successful. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
