Zach Sorrells and Rachel Clark

The Research Adventure Podcast

Business EN ↓ 30 episodes

If you’re involved in commercialising university research this podcast will provide you with wisdom, inspiration and practical advice to help you more effectively navigate your commercialisation journey. Each episode is a conversation with those who are actively working to transform academic discoveries into commercial opportunities. It’s through these conversations we aim to increase our collective understanding of how to realise the full potential of university research and researchers.

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Zach Sorrells and Rachel Clark

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#4 Marcos Villeda Hernandez: How 3 PhDs created a DIY business incubator to launch a deep-tech startup 03.07.2025 57:24

In this episode, Marcos Villeda Hernandez shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, detailing his academic background in nanoscience and the founding of PhotoClear, a startup focused on wastewater treatment. The idea for PhotoClear emerged during the pandemic, driven by a desire to address real-world problems. Marcos rallied a group of like-minded friends and colleagues to join a “busi...

#3 Joanna Butler: How to balance being a full time academic and a spin out founder at the same time 19.06.2025 1:14:15

In this episode of The Research Adventure podcast, Joanna Butler, founder and CEO of MyEmploy, shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship. She discusses the development of MyEmploy, a web-based employability assessment tool designed to support disadvantaged job seekers. Jo reflects on her academic background, the challenges of the commercialisation process, and the importance of having a...

#2 Veronica Greco: The transition from developing an interesting technology to building a viable business 05.06.2025 52:43

In this conversation, Veronica Greco shares her journey from academia to the startup world, detailing her experiences in synthetic biology and her role as COO of CDOT Bio. She discusses the innovative approaches her company is taking to revolutionise agriculture through sustainable practices, the challenges of transitioning from an interesting technology to a viable business, and the importance of...

#1 Holly Reeve: The journey from grant funded research to high growth spinout 19.05.2025 58:34

In this conversation, Holly Reeve, CEO of HydRegen, shares her journey from academia to leading a deep tech startup focused on making chemical manufacturing cleaner and more sustainable. She discusses the importance of recognising commercial opportunities, the challenges of transitioning from an academic to a commercial mindset, and the critical role of leadership and team dynamics in a startup en...

Welcome to The Research Adventure Podcast: Zach Sorrells introduces Season 1 19.05.2025 4:00

In this opening episode, host Zach Sorrells introduces The Research Adventure Podcast , an initiative of The Research Adventure – a purpose-driven business on a mission to unlock the untapped commercial potential of university research. Zach shares the motivation behind the podcast and what listeners can expect from the season ahead. The podcast is designed to spark conversation and insight around...