Morning Talk: merging researchers and entrepreneurs

ABOUT THE EVENT
How do you transform a research-based spinout into a scalable business with a commercial edge? And why might bringing a commercial entrepreneurial profile into the mix as a co-founder be a game-changer?

Join us on 26th February 2024 for a Morning Talk with Martin Torp, PhD, and Anders Søndergaard, co-founders of Coana, at The Kitchen.

Martin will share his journey transitioning from researcher to entrepreneur and highlight the importance of building the right team  Anders will offer insights from his perspective as Coana's newest commercial co-founder, bringing entrepreneurial expertise to the table. You’ll also learn about The Kitchen’s new matchmaking service, inspired by Coana’s success story 

 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Key lessons from transitioning from researcher to entrepreneur.
- How to build a team combining researchers and commercial expertise.
- An introduction to The Kitchen’s new matchmaking service with Otto Bjerg Hausgaard.

ABOUT COANA
Coana is a cutting-edge cybersecurity startup  securing open-source software through advanced static analysis. Founded in 2022, Coana blends academic expertise with entrepreneurial ambition. With  $1.6M pre-seed funding led by Sequoia Capital, Coana is already helping companies like Front, Gather, and Watershed tackle complex security challenges.

 PROGRAM
8:15: Doors open, breakfast is served (sourdough buns  & coffee/tea )
8:30: Talk by Martin Torp, PhD, and Anders Søndergaard.
9:15: Goodbye or networking time.

 PRACTICAL INFO
Date: 26th February 2024
Time: 8:15–9:15
Location: Playground, The Kitchen, Universitetsbyen 14, 8000 Aarhus C
Catering: Sourdough buns and coffee/tea provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!