Invention to Innovation: How Scientists Can Drive Our Economy

Invention to Innovation charts a course for scientists, leaders, investors and policy makers to  translate research into growing innovative, competitive companies and  industries. With extensive experience and insights gained over three  decades, Dr. Larry Marshall demonstrates how science can generate new  value that grows markets and creates jobs while also delivering social,  environmental, and economic benefits.

Through a combination of  advice, examples, and vision, this thought-provoking work shows how  Australia’s world-class science can navigate across the "Valley of  Death" to become successful innovations and grow our economy. With  contributions from leaders in business, research, venture, and  scientists who have made the leap to become "scientist CEOs," Invention to Innovation is essential reading for anyone who believes Australia’s excellent  science deserves a vibrant, globally competitive innovation ecosystem to  ensure our sustainable and prosperous future.

Features:

• Real-world  stories of the challenges, failures and successes of science and  business leaders, as well as practical advice for aspiring scientist  CEOs, deep-tech investors, policy makers and c-suite leaders.
• Teaches scientists how to turn their invention into a successful company.
• Demonstrates  how science-driven companies and CEOs can grow a new economic pillar  for Australia that’s more resilient in navigating increasing  international disruption.
• Shows  how collaboration with partners will help to realize Australia’s true  global potential and secure our prosperity for generations to come.
• Celebrates the power of science and technology to drive positive change by solving the greatest challenges.
• Includes  personal insights from Dr. Larry Marshall, as well as a rich and  diverse collection of interviews, including deep-tech leaders like  ResMed’s Peter Farrell, Cochlear’s Catherine Livingstone and Finisar’s  Frank Levinson; industry leaders like Telstra Health's Mary Foley,  Fortescue’s Andrew Forrest, Microsoft’s Steven Worrall and Hungry Jack’s  Jack Cowin; deep-tech venture capitalists like Blackbird’s Niki Scevak,  Main Sequence’s Phil Morle and Amalfi's Tristen Langley; former  Australian Chief Scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Alan Finkel; and  innovation experts like Lean LaunchPad’s Steve Blank and University of  Technology Sydney’s Emeritus Professor Roy Green.