MSU Research Foundation Podcast
The MSU Research Foundation Podcast takes you behind the scenes of research and entrepreneurship within Michigan State University's ecosystem. Discover how ideas create impact, with stories from dedicated researchers, ambitious entrepreneurs, and the innovators shaping Michigan's future. From breakthrough discoveries to startup journeys, explore how the MSU Research Foundation helps fuel innovation and economic growth across the state.
Podcasting since 2024 • 12 episodes
MSU Research Foundation Podcast
Latest Episodes
Building a University Startup Ecosystem with IU Ventures
In this episode, we talk with Jon Barada, vice president of IU Ventures, about how Indiana University is building a thriving startup ecosystem powered by alumni engagement and early-stage venture funding. Like the MS...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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33:39
Transforming Clinical Trials with Ripple Science
In this episode, we talk with Peter Falzon, president and CEO of Ripple Science, a clinical trials software company that spun out of the University of Michigan and now serves researchers around the world. Ripple’s platform helps a...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:36
Advancing Grid-Scale Storage with Dr. Tom Guarr
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Tom Guarr, founder and CTO of Jolt Energy Storage Technologies, a Michigan-based startup developing organic compounds for redox flow batteries. Tom shares his journey from academia to industry—fir...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:03
Engineering the Future of Quantum Computing with EeroQ
In this episode, we talk with Nick Farina and Dr. Johannes Pollanen of EeroQ, a quantum computing startup with roots at Michigan State University. Johannes is a physics professor at MSU and co-founder o...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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38:44
Advancing Killer Cell Immunotherapy with Mark Frohlich
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mark Frohlich, CEO of Indapta Therapeutics, a biotech company working to make cancer treatment safer, more effective, and more accessible. Indapta is developing natural killer (NK) c...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:33
