Commercialising Novel Chemistry | Tim Cesarek

Lab to Market Leadership with Chris Reichhelm

Join us on this episode of Lab to Market Leadership as Chris Reichhelm interviews Tim Cesarek, CEO of Synata Bio. Tim draws from his vast experience to discuss how to successfully bring novel chemistry innovations from the lab to the market. Learn about the common obstacles that trip up leadership teams, the importance of commercial discovery, and how to build a high-performing team. Whether you're in specialty chemicals, waste-to-energy, sustainable aviation fuels or any other emerging industrial tech field, this episode is packed with valuable lessons for you.
00:00 Introduction to Perfectionism in Leadership

00:57 Welcome to the Lab to Market Leadership Podcast

01:41 Meet Tim Cesarek: A Journey Through Various Industries

02:58 Challenges in Taking Chemical Engineering Companies from Lab to Market

04:44 Balancing Technology and Market Risks

09:25 Defining Minimum Viable Products in Chemical Engineering

14:15 The Importance of Commercial Validation

22:02 Scalability and Market Discovery

28:54 Building High-Performing Teams

31:29 Building Organizational Culture

32:13 Balancing Talent and Priorities

33:01 Adapting to Market Changes

33:54 Economic Viability in Clean Tech

36:43 Trust Building with Partners

38:17 Commercial Strategy and Execution

45:16 Navigating Market Opportunities

54:13 Key Lessons for Business Success

58:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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