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How to Scale Chemical Engineering Startups | Peter J. Nieuwenhuizen PhD
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The road from lab to market for chemical engineering startups is anything but smooth. In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, Chris Reichhelm talks to Peter J. Nieuwenhuizen PhD, a chemical industry veteran and former CTO of AkzoNobel and Enerkem, and Board chair of Itaconix Plc., about the brutal realities of scaling chemical engineering technologies. Peter shares the inside scoop on how regulation, scaling challenges, and securing funding play out in the chemical sector. Plus, he discusses how the transition to a circular economy is reshaping the future of chemicals.
If you're in the chemical or sustainability space, this episode will give you the knowledge and strategies you need to navigate these complex waters.
Listen now and get Peter’s top tips for overcoming the toughest scaling obstacles!
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Podcast Production: Beauxhaus
Chapters
1. Introduction and Opening Thoughts (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to the Lab to Market Leadership Podcast (00:00:00)
3. Challenges in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (00:01:04)
4. Introducing Peter Nieuwenhuizen (00:01:43)
5. Peter's Perspective on the Chemical Industry (00:02:58)
6. Barriers to Entry and Regulatory Challenges (00:07:34)
7. The Importance of Application Knowledge (00:27:15)
8. Scaling Up: Engineering and Production Challenges (00:39:02)
9. Corporate and Startup Dynamics (00:46:36)
10. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:52:43)
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