Turning Research Into Wealth: How Universities Fuel the Next Generation of Innovation
ChristianAlts
In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, host Matt Johns sits down with Abby Pollard, a leading voice in innovation and technology commercialization at the University of Texas System. Together, they explore how universities transform groundbreaking research into real-world startups and how intellectual property licensing creates new wealth streams for both inventors and investors. From cancer drugs and AI breakthroughs to medical devices and clean tech, Abby explains the complex journey of ...
About Podcast
ChristianAlts (formerly Purpose Driven Capital) explores private markets, alternative investments, and the ideas shaping capital allocation today.
Hosted by Matt Johns, the show features conversations with investors, operators, and business leaders on topics ranging from niche investment opportunities to market trends, stewardship, and long-term impact.
Thoughtful, grounded, and accessible, ChristianAlts brings a values-aware lens to private market investing without the noise, hype, or moralizing.