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Panel Discussion: A view of Entrepreneurship & Patents Outside Academia
April 7, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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The Professional Development Initiative Presents:
Panel Discussion: A view of Entrepreneurship & Patents outside Academia
The PDI and the Office of Research are hosting a great panel who will talk about their experiences in entrepreneurship and patents. The panelists will share their pathways to their current occupations, as well as their advice during their journey. Additionally, attendees will have a chance to interact and ask questions to the panelists. Following the panel discussion, attendees will be welcome to join our networking reception.
Lineup of Panelists
| Panelist Name | Position | Company | Degree pursued at WSU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derick Jiwan | Senior Project Manager | Hazel Technologies | PhD., Molecular Plant Sciences |  |
| Jordan Zager | CEO & Founder | Dewey Scientific | PhD., Molecular Plant Sciences |  |
| Leen Kawas | CEO & President | Athira Pharma | PhD., Molecular Pharmacology & Toxicology |  |
| Patrick Adam | CTO & Co-founder | The Protium Company | PhD., Mechanical and Material Engineering |  |
**Appetizers will be provided during the networking reception
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