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From PhD to CEO: Michael Johnson on Innovation, AI Adoption, and Building NJ’s Unique Venture Studio
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Christian Marquez speaks with Michael Johnson, President of the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJI). Michael shares how NJI bridges the gap between academia and industry by accelerating translational research, fostering innovation, and supporting workforce upskilling. He discusses NJI’s unique organizational structure as a separate 501©(3), which enables nimbleness and effective collaboration with government, defense, healthcare, and AI sectors. Michael reflects on his journey from launching a biotech startup during his PhD to…
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