by DinaU
Innovation is part of Rochester’s DNA, and the region continues to “Hustle and Buzzle” with passionate technology entrepreneurs. Tune in for insights and advice from experienced startup founders, academic entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from the western NY and the Finger Lakes. Also hear from industry experts from across the country.
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April 21, 2025
<p>In this episode, host Dina Uzri speaks with Chris Strohsahl, President and CEO of Drummond Scientific. Chris shares his journey from studying biophysics to founding Lighthouse Biosciences, joining Drummond Scientific, and eventually becoming the firm’s CEO. He discusses the serendipitous nature of his career, the challenges of transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship, and the innovative strategies he implemented at Drummond to foster growth and collaboration with startups. Chris emphasizes the importance of mentorship, networking, and getting feedback early and often. He also highlights the value of understanding the manufacturing landscape in the diagnostics and medical device industries.</p><p>To learn more about Chris Strohsahl and Drummond Scientific, check out the links below.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmstrohsahl/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christopher Strohsahl | LinkedIn</a> </p><p><a href="https://drummondsci.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Life Science Custom Manufacturing Solutions Drummond Scientific</a></p><p>Hosted by Dina Uzri, PhD, MBA - Technology Development Program Director at UR Ventures, University of Rochester</p>
April 7, 2025
<p>In this episode, host Dina Uzri speaks with Charlotte Hamilton, Co-Founder and CEO of TAF Carbon, about her extensive experience in hard tech and clean energy innovation. With a career spanning over two decades and multiple startups, Charlotte shares what it takes to bring deep-tech solutions to market, the hurdles of fundraising in the space, and how regulatory policies influence the future of new technologies. She highlights the need for critical evaluation of technologies and the persistence and grit required to succeed as an entrepreneur. </p><p>To learn more about Charlotte Hamilton and TAF Carbon, check out the links below.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cphamilton/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">(2) Charlotte Hamilton | LinkedIn</a></p><p>TAF Carbon <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.tafcarbon.com__;!!MkQhnT5yHH0MPvOc00c!X-TjOtm8B0e5d2DtS9sNvpbIbmMSEsWL1WQ0_klokI-FUHQpPtQ-OFJ4vZkELVKiSqQn5XiYUC4N6o9jfpg63UIAj6Penw$" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.tafcarbon.com</a></p><p>Conamix pivot: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.bestmag.co.uk/understanding-why-lithium-sulfur-batteries-fail/__;!!MkQhnT5yHH0MPvOc00c!X-TjOtm8B0e5d2DtS9sNvpbIbmMSEsWL1WQ0_klokI-FUHQpPtQ-OFJ4vZkELVKiSqQn5XiYUC4N6o9jfpg63ULdnkTjAg$" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bestmag.co.uk/understanding-why-lithium-sulfur-batteries-fail/</a></p><p> </p><p>Hosted by Dina Uzri, PhD, MBA - Technology Development Program Director at UR Ventures, University of Rochester</p>
March 24, 2025
<p>In this episode, host Dina Uzri speaks with Karla George, CEO of FLX AI, a Rochester-based data analytics and AI solutions company. Karla speaks about her unique career path and shares how FLX AI evolved from a regional consortium into a leading provider of AI-driven data analytics solutions. Karla highlights the power of collaboration and the importance of staying ahead of AI trends, and shares her vision for the company’s future, including the development of off-the-shelf AI products. </p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about Karla George and FLX AI, check out the links below.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-george-20396482/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Karla George | LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://flxai.com/about-flx-ai/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">About FLX AI – FLX AI</a></p><p>Hosted by Dina Uzri, PhD, MBA - Technology Development Program Director at UR Ventures, University of Rochester</p>
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