Rivka Monheit will join a panel of professionals at the AUTM Eastern Regional Meeting for the session “From Lab to Launch: Catalyzing Early Success in University Startups” on Monday, September 8, from 10:15–11:30 AM. The conversation will focus on how universities and tech transfer offices (TTOs) can better support startups during the critical first 12–24 months, a period that often makes or breaks a new venture.
 
The panel will cover key strategies that help early-stage companies succeed, including:

• University policies that matter: How equity, royalties, and licensing terms can shape investor interest.
• What’s working on campus: Examples of accelerators, gap funding, and other successful support models.
• The evolving role of TTOs: From licensing to helping teams find product-market fit and prepare for investment.
• Investor readiness: How to guide startups through due diligence and build strong funding relationships.

 
Ms. Monheit and her fellow panelists will share practical insights and real-world examples to help institutions build stronger startup ecosystems.
 
We’re proud to have Ms. Monheit representing PPG in this important conversation about translating research into real-world impact.
 
Learn more and register here.