Building a World-Class Innovation Ecosystem: a Conversation with Dr. Paul Roben
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Building a World-Class Innovation Ecosystem: a Conversation with Dr. Paul Roben
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In this powerful debut episode of Bizzy Scientist, host Dr. Nora Safa sits down with Dr. Paul Roben, Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation at UC San Diego, to explore what it really takes to build successful companies and a world-class innovation ecosystem.Dr. Roben shares his own journey—from postdoc at UC San Diego to serial entrepreneur, to leading Ireland’s national life sciences innovation strategy, and ultimately leadership at UC San Diego’s Office of Innovation and Commercialization. Together, they discuss the critical role of resilience, risk-taking, and teamwork in entrepreneurship.
Listeners will also learn about the innovation infrastructures available at UC San Diego for scientists and founders—including startup accelerators, innovation hubs, student entrepreneurship programs, as well as startup success stories.
Whether you're an aspiring founder, investor, educator, or parent wondering how to nurture the next generation of innovators, this episode offers inspiration, hard-earned wisdom, and insider access to one of the most exciting innovation ecosystems in the country.
To learn more, visit us at Innovation.ucsd.edu or email us at bizzyscientist@ucsd.edu.