Turning Research Into Wealth: How Universities Fuel the Next Generation of Innovation

Purpose Driven Capital

In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, host Matt Johns sits down with Abby Pollard, a leading voice in innovation and technology commercialization at the University of Texas System. Together, they explore how universities transform groundbreaking research into real-world startups and how intellectual property licensing creates new wealth streams for both inventors and investors.

From cancer drugs and AI breakthroughs to medical devices and clean tech, Abby explains the complex journey of moving discoveries from the lab to the marketplace. She reveals how faculty inventors are rewarded, how venture capital collaborates with universities, and how Texas has become a powerhouse for innovation-driven growth.

For anyone passionate about investing in startups, ethical wealth-building, or impact-driven innovation, this episode unpacks the hidden economy behind university research where public institutions meet private enterprise to fuel progress. Discover who truly profits from innovation, and how purpose and profit can align in the world of research commercialization.

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1. Introduction: From Lab to World (00:00:00)

2. Spotlight on Texas Venture Fest (00:00:28)

3. Inside the University of Texas System (00:00:50)

4. Role of Technology Commercialization (00:02:21)

5. Managing Intellectual Property (00:03:42)

6. Revenue and Benefits for Innovators (00:08:45)

7. Investment and Commercialization Models (00:12:17)

8. Exciting Innovations and Future Prospects (00:14:35)

9. Connecting with University Innovations (00:15:55)