The STEMpreneur's Guide: From Lab to Market
by Christine Johnson
On the STEMpreneur's Guide I draw from my journey as a deep tech founder to guide fellow STEM innovators through the maze of commercializing their breakthroughs. From navigating product-market fit to overcoming common pitfalls, I share firsthand insights and lessons learned to help you transform your cutting-edge ideas into successful ventures. Tune in for practical advice and mentorship tailored for the next generation of STEM entrepreneurs.
Episodes
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Optimizing Energy as a Founder
In this episode, I explore what it means to lead and grow a business from a place of energetic alignment. Rather than reacting to pressure or hustle culture, I discuss how to manage and optimize your energy as your most valuable resource. Whether you're a founder, executive, or creative builder,...
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Turning Imposter Syndrome into Curiosity in Deep Tech
When you're working at the edge of what's possible, of course you won't have all the answers. But that's not a flaw — that's the frontier. In deep tech, it’s easy to feel like you don’t know enough — like everyone else has it figured out. This week, I’m sharing a quick mindset shift that’s helped...
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How to Pick an Accelerator Program
In this episode I share my experiences selecting aligned accelerator programs that add fundamental value to your STEM venture.
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You Get to Feel Good
In this episode I talk about how your mindset affects not just how you experience your startup journey but also the tone you set for your culture. You get to feel good.
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Why You Need a Process Around Your Product Research
Join my community of STEM founders - https://www.stembusinessacademy.com/ Reach out to Annie if you want some help building out the backend: https://www.nobrainerbusiness.com/
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What is Product Market Fit?
What we'll cover: - What is product market fit and why is it important? - How to identify my ideal customer profile
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Research Interview Best Practices
NSF I-Corps: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/i-corps
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Lifestyle design for new founders
In this episode I talk about intentional lifestyle design. How to align your business with your personal goals and well being.
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Building a product research engine that doesn't break the bank
Some resources: Annie Ratner - Fractional CMO services: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-ratner/ Airtable (Core database & project tracker): https://airtable.com/pricing Zapier (Integration automation): https://zapier.com/pricing Expandi (LinkedIn automation): https://expandi.io/pricing/…
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When to bring on a co-founder
In this episode I discuss how to think about bringing on a co-founder. I also cover some common issues with incentivizing with equity and how to protect yourself and your cap table for long term growth and scale.
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WELCOME TO THE PODCAST!
Hello fellow founders! In this episode, get to know a bit more about me and my journey validating product market fit with my own deep tech venture.
About this show
On the STEMpreneur's Guide I draw from my journey as a deep tech founder to guide fellow STEM innovators through the maze of commercializing their breakthroughs. From navigating product-market fit to overcoming common pitfalls, I share firsthand insights and lessons learned to help you transform your cutting-edge ideas into successful ventures. Tune in for practical advice and mentorship tailored for the next generation of STEM entrepreneurs.
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