MATERIALS WORLD: Venture Forth

Description

Interest in entrepreneurship has gained a lot of momentum from exposure on shows like Dragons Den and The Apprentice. However, entrepreneurship, and especially technology entrepreneurship, is not easy – with data suggesting 50% of all new businesses fail within their first three years. 

Nevertheless, with increased awareness about what it takes to get a scientific venture to market, if you are a student with an interesting idea, starting a business can be a satisfying way of helping others. By getting a useful product to market, you can forge your own career without a boss or corporate structure.