Seeking Entrepreneurs: Turning University Research into Tech Venture

This panel is part of the Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration Ezra. Attendees must register for Celebration Ezra to attend this session.

Moderated by Alice Li, this session will spotlight Cornell faculty innovators who are actively seeking entrepreneurial partners, including potential CEOs, to bring their technologies to life. Join us for a lively discussion with three faculty founders, each navigating the journey from lab to launch. The panel will culminate in an open networking session, offering a unique opportunity to connect with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and returning Cornell alumni eager to engage with the next wave of university-born innovation. Whether you are an aspiring founder, experienced operator, or simply curious about the future of academic startups, this event promises insight, inspiration, and connection.

Panelists:

• Christopher Alabi, Associate Professor, Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• Joseph Peters, Professor and Chair, Microbiology, CALS
• Rong Yang, Assistant Professor, Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Moderated by Alice Li MS ’95, PhD ’98, Executive Director, Center for Technology Licensing at Cornell University (CTL)