The Innovation and Diffusion Podcast S02 E01: Financing Innovation with Sabrina Howell from NYU Stern
Sep 4, 2024
In this discussion, Sabrina Howell, a Professor of Finance at NYU Stern, dives into the world of financing innovation. She explores equity versus debt financing, illuminating the life cycle of how inventions secure funding. Gender dynamics in venture capital and minority access to funding are hot topics, shedding light on disparities in entrepreneurship. Howell also emphasizes the government's pivotal role in supporting innovation through R&D grants, evaluating historical contexts and policy suggestions for future growth.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Navigating the Academic Journey: Passion and Persistence
03:09 • 2min
Exploring Financial Markets and Innovation
05:02 • 3min
Understanding Private and Public Equity: Key Distinctions
08:27 • 3min
Financing Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities
11:05 • 17min
Government's Role in Innovation
28:24 • 22min