Richard Sayre is a Professor of Plant Cellular and Molecular Biology at Ohio State University and co-founder of Phycotransgenics, L.L.C.
Phycotransgenics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of transgenic algae that have market-driven properties. Markets that the company is focusing on include animal health, animal feed, bioremediation, environmental monitoring and biopesticides.
Richard received his undergraduate degree from Humboldt State University in California and his Ph. D. in Biology from the University of Iowa. He has completed postdoctoral research at Florida State University, University of Kentucky, and Harvard University.
The reason my wife really is a partner is because of university regulations. In -- the university rules limit faculty to 25% ownership in the company and since we're a joint partnership my partner owns 50%, I own 25, my wife owns 25. And it's a way of getting around university rules and regulation...(Full transcript available to logged in subscribers.).
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Richard Sayre States Importance of Hiring Marketing Firm if You Lack Marketing Experience
Richard Sayre States Primary Income at Company is From Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Grants
Richard Sayre Discusses Difference in Writing For a Research Grant Versus a Small Business (SBIR) Grant
Richard Sayre Discusses Pros and Cons of Using a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grant to Fund a Company
