by Larry Marshall, Jenna Daroczy
Invention to Innovation charts a
course for scientists, leaders, investors and policy makers to
translate research into growing innovative, competitive companies and
industries. With extensive experience and insights gained over three
decades, Dr. Larry Marshall demonstrates how science can generate new
value that grows markets and creates jobs while also delivering social,
environmental, and economic benefits.
Through
a combination of advice, examples, and vision, this thought-provoking
work shows how Australia’s world-class science can navigate across the
"Valley of Death" to become successful innovations and grow our
economy. With contributions from leaders in business, research,
venture, and scientists who have made the leap to become "scientist
CEOs," Invention to Innovation is essential reading for anyone who
believes Australia’s excellent science deserves a vibrant, globally
competitive innovation ecosystem to ensure our sustainable and
prosperous future.
Features:
- Real-world
stories of the challenges, failures and successes of science and
business leaders, as well as practical advice for aspiring scientist
CEOs, deep-tech investors, policy makers and c-suite leaders.
- Teaches scientists how to turn their invention into a successful company.
- Demonstrates
how science-driven companies and CEOs can grow a new economic pillar
for Australia that’s more resilient in navigating increasing
international disruption.
- Shows
how collaboration with partners will help to realize Australia’s true
global potential and secure our prosperity for generations to come.
- Celebrates the power of science and technology to drive positive change by solving the greatest challenges.
- Includes
personal insights from Dr. Larry Marshall, as well as a rich and
diverse collection of interviews, including deep-tech leaders like
ResMed’s Peter Farrell, Cochlear’s Catherine Livingstone and Finisar’s
Frank Levinson; industry leaders like Telstra Health's Mary Foley,
Fortescue’s Andrew Forrest, Microsoft’s Steven Worrall and Hungry
Jack’s Jack Cowin; deep-tech venture capitalists like Blackbird’s Niki
Scevak, Main Sequence’s Phil Morle and Amalfi's Tristen Langley; former
Australian Chief Scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Alan Finkel; and
innovation experts like Lean LaunchPad’s Steve Blank and University of
Technology Sydney’s Emeritus Professor Roy Green.
