Commercialising Novel Chemistry | Tim Cesarek
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Join us on this episode of Lab to Market Leadership as Chris Reichhelm interviews Tim Cesarek, CEO of Synata Bio. Tim draws from his vast experience to discuss how to successfully bring novel chemistry innovations from the lab to the market. Learn about the common obstacles that trip up leadership teams, the importance of commercial discovery, and how to build a high-performing team. Whether you're in specialty chemicals, waste-to-energy, sustainable aviation fuels or any other emerging industrial tech field, this episode is packed with valuable lessons for you.
00:00 Introduction to Perfectionism in Leadership
00:57 Welcome to the Lab to Market Leadership Podcast
01:41 Meet Tim Cesarek: A Journey Through Various Industries
02:58 Challenges in Taking Chemical Engineering Companies from Lab to Market
04:44 Balancing Technology and Market Risks
09:25 Defining Minimum Viable Products in Chemical Engineering
14:15 The Importance of Commercial Validation
22:02 Scalability and Market Discovery
28:54 Building High-Performing Teams
31:29 Building Organizational Culture
32:13 Balancing Talent and Priorities
33:01 Adapting to Market Changes
33:54 Economic Viability in Clean Tech
36:43 Trust Building with Partners
38:17 Commercial Strategy and Execution
45:16 Navigating Market Opportunities
54:13 Key Lessons for Business Success
58:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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