In order to really understand the workings of a start-up, it is important to be aware of where the technology behind the company originated. These roots can often drive the current company culture and the future growth of the start-up. In the spring, we held a session that provided insight into the process of transferring a university developed technology into industry. Was this how your company originated? Or was the idea the spawn of a larger existing company? By now, you are far enough into your summer internship to do some investigation:
Key Question:
Where did the technology behind your start-up come from, and what were the unique challenges that the founders faced when trying to transition this technology into a company? s