From Research Dreams
to Global Impact
The untold story of how one researcher's journey through academia and finance sparked a revolution in research commercialization
Three PivotalChapters
Each chapter reveals a crucial turning point that shaped our mission to revolutionize research commercialization
Irving's
Transformation Journey
The Research
Dream
Material Science & Chemistry - The academic path that shaped Irving's foundation in scientific research
The Academic Foundation
Material Science Master's Degree
The Dream: Irving pursued material science with chemistry specialization, driven by the vision of groundbreaking research that could transform industries and improve lives.
Years of rigorous academic training built a foundation of scientific excellence, methodical thinking, and innovation - but also revealed the harsh realities of research careers.
Research Dreams
The ideal path forward
The Missing Link
Where Innovation Meets Reality
The Revelation: The financial world taught Irving that brilliant research alone isn't enough. There's a critical gap between laboratory breakthroughs and market success.
Researchers possess incredible knowledge but often lack the commercialization expertise, market insights, and strategic guidance needed to transform discoveries into real-world impact.
The Financial
Pivot
Banking & Consulting - The career transition that brought financial expertise to research innovation
Career Pivot
Financial Industry
The Financial Transition
Banking & Big4 Consulting
Faced with research funding limitations, Irving transitioned to the financial industry. Working in banking sector consulting at Big4 firms, he gained invaluable expertise in regulation, risk analysis, KYC, and AML procedures.
Technology Exploration
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Irving immersed himself in emerging technologies, self-learning crypto, blockchain, and AI. He developed AI avatars and experimented with LLMs as hobby projects, building a bridge between traditional finance and cutting-edge technology.
Blockchain & Crypto
Self-taught expertise
AI & LLMs
Hobby projects
AI Avatars
Personal development
The Innovation
Solution
Research Commercialization - The vision that combines all experiences into a revolutionary platform
The Perfect Storm
Research Commercialization Innovation
The convergence of scientific knowledge and financial expertise created the perfect foundation for understanding the research commercialization gap and developing innovative solutions.
Innovation Born
The solution emerges
The Solution Emerges
Reflecting on his research career with newfound financial and technological expertise, Irving envisioned a revolutionary solution: a platform that could accelerate research commercialization and create a sustainable feedback loop to the research ecosystem.
The Problem
- Research output struggles to reach commercialization
- Limited funding for research positions
- Disconnect between academia and industry
- Researchers unable to pursue ideal careers
The Solution
- Accelerated research commercialization platform
- Sustainable feedback loop to research ecosystem
- Enhanced productivity for researchers
- Career opportunities for more researchers
The Perfect Convergence
Irving's unique combination of material science rigor, financial industry expertise, and cutting-edge technology knowledge created the perfect foundation for this innovative solution.
Research Prudence
Scientific rigor and methodical approach from material science background
Financial Professionalism
Investment banking expertise in regulation, risk, and compliance
Web3 Innovation
Blockchain, AI, and decentralized technology integration