ENDORSEMENTS "A must-read for anyone aiming to turn breakthrough science into real-world impact. Drawing on deep experience, the authors provide practical guidance across all facets of company building--starting with the essential question: Are you ready to be an entrepreneur?" --Daniel Fischer, Cofounder and CEO, Tevard Biosciences "Fabulous book! It is practical and makes the reader think hard at a deeply personal level about what it takes to start and build a company. It's a must-read for would-be entrepreneurs." --Katharine Ku, Chief Licensing Advisor, Wilson Sonsini; former Executive Director of Stanford University's Office of Technology Licensing "As close to perfect as I can imagine. Comprehensive, intelligently organized, well written--clear and concise. Buy two. One e-version to skim, and a hard copy to use as a reference guide for your lab or office." --Eileen Shapiro, angel investor; strategist; author of How Corporate Truths Become Competitive Traps and Fad Surfing in the Boardroom "A valuable resource focused on practical and pragmatic issues for science-focused entrepreneurs.

I wish I had this when I launched my own business and recommend it to anyone considering a deep-tech venture." --Ryan Gillis, founder and CEO, Thiozen "This guide is an extraordinary resource for anyone seeking to commercialize disruptive innovation. These wise industry veterans provide a panoramic view of deep-tech company formation at every stage." --Vibhu Sachdev, Senior Assistant Director, The Rockefeller University.