Weekly Brunches with Workshops: Controlling the next Block and Navigating the Commercialisation Journey
This event is part of the Weekly Brunches with Workshops series. Read more about the programme here.
Entrepreneurial talk: Navigating the Commercialisation Journey: Insights from the Triple Chasm Framework
Many innovative ideas never make it past the starting line—not because they lack potential, but because their creators misunderstand the journey from concept to market. The Triple Chasm Model framework, based on over 10 years of research studying more than 3,000 products, demonstrates how understanding the commercialisation journey and its key stages is crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs. This knowledge helps them transform innovative ideas into market-ready products while ensuring sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
Dr. Uday Phadke is a co-founder and CEO of Triple Chasm, transforming scientific and technological innovations into commercial success. With 30+ years of experience bridging academia and industry, he has founded several technology businesses, including Cartezia, which has helped build >100 companies in the past 20 years. He also served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Judge Business School, and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) in 2018. He is the lead author of "Camels, Tigers & Unicorns: Rethinking Science and Technology-enabled Innovation" and "The Scale-up Manual: Handbook for Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Teams and Firms".
Technical talk: Who controls the next block? With Swapnil Raj (Nethermind)
Swapnil Raj is the Head of Innovation at Nethermind, a leading research and software engineering company developing tooling and infrastructure for blockchain ecosystems, specializing in Ethereum and Layer 2. With a focus on agentic AI, enhancing security, scalability, and stability, Nethermind drives innovation and adoption within the blockchain industry.
The event is co-hosted with AC Biode.
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WHEN: Friday, 21 February 2025
1-2 PM: Brunch in King’s Hall
2-3 PM: Workshops
* Entrepreneurial workshop in Provost's Drawing Room
* Technical workshop in Seminar Room
3 PM onwards: Optional informal discussion in the Turing Room, the E-Lab co-working space
WHERE: King’s College, Cambridge
TICKETS: Secure your workshop slot by filling out this form. Reserve your place at the pre-workshop brunch by reacting to a post in this WhatsApp group