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Jacob Mahaffey: Cowboy Technologies
How does a major university turn groundbreaking academic research into world-changing companies? This episode, we go inside the engine of innovation at Oklahoma State University with Jacob Mahaffey, Assistant Director of the Cowboy Technologies seed fund.
Jacob reveals the playbook for identifying technologies buried in university labs and transforming them into viable, venture-backed startups. We explore the entire journey, from securing initial sponsored research funding and navigating non-dilutive grants to preparing for a seed round and accessing a powerful mentor network.
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