The Transition From a PhD to a Deep Tech Founder - Ouwei Wang's Startup Story

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The Transition From a PhD to a Deep Tech Founder - Ouwei Wang's Startup Story

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Ouwei Wang, the co-founder of Pow.bio, from his days as a PhD student to becoming a deep tech startup founder. Ouwei shares his experiences, challenges, and insights into building a company focused on continuous fermentation technology. This interview is packed with valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those transitioning from academia to industry.

00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Deep Tech Startup Accelerator
01:56 - Ouwei's Personal Experience and Motivation to Start Pow.bio
05:57 - Connection Between PhD Research and Pow.bio's Initial Technology
06:50 - The Technology-First Approach and Its Challenges
07:14 - The Pivot to Continuous Fermentation and Industry Feedback
09:00 - National Science Foundation's Role in the Pivot
10:22 - Setting Up Conversations with Industry Experts
11:08 - Strategies for Cold Emailing and Cold Calling
11:54 - The Importance of Market Research and Customer Feedback
13:01 - Identifying Pain Points and Opportunities in Fermentation
15:31 - From Batch to Continuous Fermentation: Solving Industry Challenges
17:12 - Developing Unique Solutions and Addressing Technical Challenges
17:52 - The Process of Finding Solutions and Inspiring Innovation
19:09 - Building Deep Expertise and Understanding Industry Problems
20:05 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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LinkedIn: [Ouwei Wang](  / ouwei-wang-2a0418158  )
Pow.bio Website: [Pow.bio](https://www.pow.bio/)

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